About Seattle

Learn more about the city of Seattle by reading about the specific demographics and lifestyle that is unique to this city area. This includes local information such as age ranges, population, income, households, schools, search tips, restaurants, shopping, local flavor and more. Knowing the area of Seattle will be essential if you are going to consider renting in Seattle. You can also view apartments for rent in Seattle, WA by clicking the link and search box below.

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Seattle Demographic Information

  • Age Ranges 
    0-9:8.94%
    10-17:6.52%
    18-29:22.81%
    30-39:19.60%
    40-49:16.21%
    50-64:13.82%
    65 & Over:12.10%
  • Population 
    Land Area:83.87 sq mi
    Total Population:581,137
    Population Density Ranking (National):82nd percentile
    Population Density Ranking (State):86th percentile
    Population Growth Rate:0
    Population Growth Rate Ranking (National):53rd percentile
    Population Growth Rate Ranking (State):34th percentile
  • Income 
    Median Income:$46,290
    Average Income Households W/ Children:$84,314
    Median Income Ranking (National):62nd percentile
    Median Income Ranking (State):47th percentile
    Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (National):84th percentile
    Average Income Households W/ Children Ranking (State):80th percentile
  • Households 
    Married:34th percentile
    Single:66th percentile
    Married With Children:13th percentile
    Married With No Children:20th percentile
    Single With Children:5th percentile
    Single With No Children:61st percentile
  • Schools 
    School District Name:SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
    Student/Teacher Ratio:18.37 : 1

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