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North Beacon Hill

Washington · Seattle · 15,960 residents · 1.915 sq mi
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The short version

North Beacon Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,419. 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 $813,364. 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
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%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.2
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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)
Diversity Score91.6%(14,620)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41%(6,549)
Black13.6%(2,169)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,338)
Asian23.4%(3,740)
Other13.6%(2,164)
Diversity Score91.6%(14,620)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.9%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
14.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Foreign born
23.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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