With 15,960 people, North Beacon Hill is a neighborhood in Seattle. The typical home is worth $813,364. This is an unusually credentialed place: 57% of adults have a four-year degree. Owners hold 47% of the housing stock. There are 8,334 people per square mile. 23% of locals were born outside the United States. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up North Beacon Hill; 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 37.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
15,960
Population density
8,334 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.92 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,419
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,252
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$813,364
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,705
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.15 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic41%(6,549)
Black13.6%(2,169)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,338)
Asian23.4%(3,740)
Other13.6%(2,164)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41%(6,549)
Black13.6%(2,169)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,338)
Asian23.4%(3,740)
Other13.6%(2,164)
Diversity Score
92
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington?
North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington has about 15,960 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington?
The typical household in North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington earns about $99,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington expensive?
In North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $813,364, and the typical rent is about $1,705 a month.
How educated are people in North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington?
About 57.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington?
About 11.0% of people in North Beacon Hill, Seattle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.
