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Beacon Hill

Washington · Seattle · 14,425 residents · 1.967 sq mi
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The short version

Beacon Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $741,325. Despite a median home value of $741,325, the poverty rate sits 26% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Beacon Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,425
Population density
7,334 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,318
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$46,082
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$741,325
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,762
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(3,092)
Black16.2%(2,340)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,061)
Asian49.1%(7,086)
Other5.9%(846)
Diversity Score84.7%(12,218)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(3,092)
Black16.2%(2,340)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,061)
Asian49.1%(7,086)
Other5.9%(846)
Diversity Score84.7%(12,218)
Diversity Score
85
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
12.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
Female
47.3%
Foreign born
38.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington?

Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington has about 14,425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington earns about $112,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $741,325, and the typical rent is about $1,762 a month.

How educated are people in Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington?

About 38.6% of adults age 25 and over in Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington?

About 15.7% of people in Beacon Hill, 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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