Making a Livable City The Case of Seattle

Seattle Demographic Characteristics
(Figures for U.S. shown in parentheses)
• Population: 562,106
• Total Occupied Housing Units: 259,163
• Median household income: $58,311 ($48,451)
• Median owner-occupied home value: $447,800
($185,200)
• Individuals below poverty level: 12.5% (13.3%)
• Adults 25 years+ with 4-year college degree:
53.4% (27%)
• % Foreign Born: 18.8% (12.5%)
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