Whittier Heights is a neighborhood of 10,416 people in Seattle. This is an unusually credentialed place: 77% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $963,485. The median household earns $171,856, about 109% above the national median. There are 12,718 people per square mile. Households here earn about 39% more than in Seattle as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Whittier Heights; 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 36.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,416
Population density
12,718 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.82 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$171,856
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$92,845
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$963,485
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,277
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.6%
38.4% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.30 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
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-Hispanic76.9%(8,009)
Black1.3%(139)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(671)
Asian7.6%(792)
Other7.7%(805)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(8,009)
Black1.3%(139)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(671)
Asian7.6%(792)
Other7.7%(805)
Diversity Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
How many people live in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington?
Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington has about 10,416 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington?
The typical household in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington earns about $171,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington expensive?
In Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington, the median home is worth about $963,485, and the typical rent is about $2,277 a month.
How educated are people in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington?
About 76.9% of adults age 25 and over in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington?
About 7.4% of people in Whittier Heights, Seattle, Washington live below the federal poverty line.
