Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
23,272 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
71.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$181,820 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,174,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,259 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,521 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 5 40
Feb 5 3 42
Mar 6 2 46
Apr 4 1 50
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 9 3 44
Dec 8 5 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 4%

Schools

Rosa Parks Elementary
<1 miles, NW 5 star
Dickinson Elementary
2 miles, W 4.1 star
Explorer Community School
2 miles, W 4.6 star

Colleges

DigiPen Institute of Technology
6 miles, NW 4.6 star
Northwest University
8 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Evergreenhealth Medical Center
8 miles, NW 5 star
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
9 miles, W 4.1 star
Swedish Issaquah
10 miles, S 5 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
21 miles, SW 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
80 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
147 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
168 miles, SE 1 star