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Green Lake

Washington · Seattle · 17,660 residents · 1.68 sq mi
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The short version

Green Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $156,798. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,033,416. Households here earn about 27% more than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Green Lake; 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 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,660
Population density
10,512 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$156,798
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$98,722
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,033,416
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,468
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.1%
50.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(12,366)
Black1.8%(313)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,305)
Asian13.3%(2,349)
Other7.5%(1,327)
Diversity Score60.1%(10,609)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70%(12,366)
Black1.8%(313)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,305)
Asian13.3%(2,349)
Other7.5%(1,327)
Diversity Score60.1%(10,609)
Diversity Score
60
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
83.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
36.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
34.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Foreign born
15.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Lake, Seattle, Washington?

Green Lake, Seattle, Washington has about 17,660 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Lake, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Green Lake, Seattle, Washington earns about $156,798 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Lake, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Green Lake, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,033,416, and the typical rent is about $2,468 a month.

How educated are people in Green Lake, Seattle, Washington?

About 83.0% of adults age 25 and over in Green Lake, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Lake, Seattle, Washington?

About 8.8% of people in Green Lake, 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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