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First Hill

Washington · Seattle · 11,946 residents · 0.363 sq mi
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The short version

First Hill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,111. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $623,837. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up First Hill; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
10% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,946
Population density
32,909 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,111
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$72,374
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$623,837
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,946
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.3%
89.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(6,042)
Black8.9%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,187)
Asian22.5%(2,691)
Other8.1%(966)
Diversity Score83.6%(9,992)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.6%(6,042)
Black8.9%(1,060)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(1,187)
Asian22.5%(2,691)
Other8.1%(966)
Diversity Score83.6%(9,992)
Diversity Score
84
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
Female
40.9%
Foreign born
31.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

First Hill, Seattle, Washington has about 11,946 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in First Hill, Seattle, Washington earns about $82,111 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is First Hill, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In First Hill, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $623,837, and the typical rent is about $1,946 a month.

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

About 56.9% of adults age 25 and over in First Hill, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 23.4% of people in First 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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