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Waterfront

Washington · Seattle · 6,027 residents · 0.214 sq mi
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The short version

Waterfront is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $146,534. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $777,930. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Waterfront; 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 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
29% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,027
Population density
28,164 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$146,534
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$139,898
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.5%
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
$777,930
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,282
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
29.4%
70.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(3,231)
Black4.5%(273)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(128)
Asian29.8%(1,799)
Other9.9%(596)
Diversity Score76.4%(4,605)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(3,231)
Black4.5%(273)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(128)
Asian29.8%(1,799)
Other9.9%(596)
Diversity Score76.4%(4,605)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
49.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
37.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
77.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
40.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Waterfront

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Pop 5,854
Roseville - Fleet Ridge
Pop 6,456
Lakeshore
Pop 5,690
North Waterfront
Pop 5,384
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El Dorado Park Estates
Income$148,861+2%
Home value$1,014,997+30%
Population5,854−3%
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WATERFRONT VS
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Income$147,590+1%
Home value$1,322,176+70%
Population6,456+7%
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WATERFRONT VS
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Income$142,880−2%
Home value$1,545,344+99%
Population5,690−6%
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North Waterfront
Income$147,641+1%
Home value$1,327,461+71%
Population5,384−11%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterfront, Seattle, Washington?

Waterfront, Seattle, Washington has about 6,027 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waterfront, Seattle, Washington earns about $146,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterfront, Seattle, Washington expensive?

In Waterfront, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $777,930, and the typical rent is about $2,282 a month.

How educated are people in Waterfront, Seattle, Washington?

About 75.4% of adults age 25 and over in Waterfront, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.9% of people in Waterfront, 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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