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Arbor Heights

Washington · Seattle · 6,124 residents · 1.227 sq mi
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The short version

Arbor Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $817,543. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Arbor Heights; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,124
Population density
4,991 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,152
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$84,505
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$817,543
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,533
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(4,583)
Black0.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(457)
Asian5.5%(339)
Other11.4%(697)
Diversity Score52.3%(3,202)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(4,583)
Black0.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(457)
Asian5.5%(339)
Other11.4%(697)
Diversity Score52.3%(3,202)
Diversity Score
52
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Female
54.9%
Foreign born
9.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington?

Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington has about 6,124 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington earns about $147,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $817,543, and the typical rent is about $2,533 a month.

How educated are people in Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington?

About 70.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington?

About 4.2% of people in Arbor Heights, Seattle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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