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Sunset Hill

Washington · Seattle · 11,425 residents · 1.411 sq mi
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The short version

Sunset Hill is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $166,998. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,103,330. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Seattle median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Sunset Hill; 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 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,425
Population density
8,097 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$166,998
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$102,049
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
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
$1,103,330
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,449
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.8%
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(8,509)
Black1%(115)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(792)
Asian8.3%(953)
Other9.2%(1,056)
Diversity Score53.1%(6,068)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(8,509)
Black1%(115)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(792)
Asian8.3%(953)
Other9.2%(1,056)
Diversity Score53.1%(6,068)
Diversity Score
53
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
41.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
73.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
Female
52.5%
Foreign born
11.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

Sunset Hill, Seattle, Washington has about 11,425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sunset Hill, Seattle, Washington earns about $166,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunset Hill, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Sunset Hill, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,103,330, and the typical rent is about $2,449 a month.

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

About 74.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sunset Hill, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.1% of people in Sunset 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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