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Matthews Beach

Washington · Seattle · 11,032 residents · 1.912 sq mi
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The short version

Matthews Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,840. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,181,514. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Matthews Beach; 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 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,032
Population density
5,770 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$173,840
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$91,474
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,181,514
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,532
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.0%
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(7,635)
Black1.7%(185)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(725)
Asian15.8%(1,740)
Other6.8%(747)
Diversity Score60.9%(6,715)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(7,635)
Black1.7%(185)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(725)
Asian15.8%(1,740)
Other6.8%(747)
Diversity Score60.9%(6,715)
Diversity Score
61
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Foreign born
18.3%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.4%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Matthews Beach, Seattle, Washington?

Matthews Beach, Seattle, Washington has about 11,032 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Matthews Beach, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Matthews Beach, Seattle, Washington earns about $173,840 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Matthews Beach, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Matthews Beach, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,181,514, and the typical rent is about $2,532 a month.

How educated are people in Matthews Beach, Seattle, Washington?

About 81.5% of adults age 25 and over in Matthews Beach, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Matthews Beach, Seattle, Washington?

About 3.5% of people in Matthews Beach, 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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