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Wallingford

Washington · Seattle · 22,457 residents · 1.632 sq mi
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Wallingford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,651. 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 $1,113,664. At a median age of 32.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 6 census tracts that make up Wallingford; 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 32.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,457
Population density
13,760 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,651
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$90,814
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food7.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,113,664
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,154
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.7%
61.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(15,207)
Black1.8%(410)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,732)
Asian14.1%(3,158)
Other8.7%(1,950)
Diversity Score63.5%(14,256)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(15,207)
Black1.8%(410)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,732)
Asian14.1%(3,158)
Other8.7%(1,950)
Diversity Score63.5%(14,256)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Female
51.0%
Foreign born
15.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wallingford, Seattle, Washington?

Wallingford, Seattle, Washington has about 22,457 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wallingford, Seattle, Washington?

The typical household in Wallingford, Seattle, Washington earns about $137,651 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wallingford, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Wallingford, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $1,113,664, and the typical rent is about $2,154 a month.

How educated are people in Wallingford, Seattle, Washington?

About 82.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wallingford, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wallingford, Seattle, Washington?

About 9.2% of people in Wallingford, 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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