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Ballard

Washington · Seattle · 16,131 residents · 0.951 sq mi
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The short version

Ballard is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $797,449. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Ballard; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
41% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,131
Population density
16,962 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,478
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$97,019
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food11.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$797,449
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,288
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.4%
58.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(11,567)
Black0.8%(136)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,041)
Asian12.4%(2,008)
Other8.5%(1,379)
Diversity Score57.3%(9,251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(11,567)
Black0.8%(136)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,041)
Asian12.4%(2,008)
Other8.5%(1,379)
Diversity Score57.3%(9,251)
Diversity Score
57
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
80.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
83.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
72.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
13.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballard, Seattle, Washington?

Ballard, Seattle, Washington has about 16,131 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballard, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Ballard, Seattle, Washington earns about $135,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballard, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Ballard, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $797,449, and the typical rent is about $2,288 a month.

How educated are people in Ballard, Seattle, Washington?

About 80.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ballard, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballard, Seattle, Washington?

About 7.2% of people in Ballard, 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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