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Population Review

Census ACS · #15 MSA

Seattle Metro Area

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 4,021,467 residents. The median household income is $112,594 and the median home value is $673,500.

4,021,467

Population

685

People / sq mi

$112,594

Median Income

$673,500

Median Home Value

The Seattle CBSA covers 5,870 sq mi of land at 685.1 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White60.9%
Black or African American6.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.8%

Economy & Income

$112,594

Median Household Income

$61,286

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Seattle metro's price level is 111.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.1% higher the US average. The local median income of $112,594 has the buying power of $101,315 in average-priced US metros.

111.1

Price Level (US = 100)

$101,315

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$112,594

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$673,500

Median Home Value

$1,932

Median Rent

60.4%

Homeownership

Education

93.3%

High School+

46.3%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.8%

Drive Alone

21.6%

Work From Home

29.6 min

Avg Commute

33.7%

Foreign Born

Seattle spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 4,021,467 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #15 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Seattle metro area is $112,594, with a per capita income of $61,286.

The Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wa CBSA spans the state of Washington.

Data for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wa CBSA (42660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.