Population 14,650 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Artondale
Household size in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Artondale average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.1 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Artondale skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 44.1, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.6% of households in Artondale, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Artondale
Renters in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 13.9% of households in Artondale rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 27.3% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Artondale: just 4.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 9.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Artondale has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Washington cities.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Artondale has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $943 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,381 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,535 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,280 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,336 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in Artondale runs $2,280 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,336 a month since 2006–10, up 142%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.9% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Artondale
Bachelor's degrees in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.2% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.1% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Artondale is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.4 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Artondale: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Artondale
| Period | Artondale | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Artondale has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Artondale compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artondale | 2.63 | 44.9 | 4.6% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 1989 | $2,280 | 56.1% | 98.0% | 2.5% |
| Gig Harbor | 2.51 | 45.2 | 6.6% | 20.4% | 4.8% | 1993 | $2,177 | 46.9% | 96.9% | 4.7% |
| Fox Island | 2.40 | 52.7 | 5.0% | 7.3% | 11.6% | 1991 | $1,799 | 49.9% | 94.8% | 3.5% |
| Ruston | 1.81 | 48.4 | 4.9% | 41.7% | 3.7% | 1981 | $2,022 | 50.0% | 98.5% | 1.0% |
| Key Center | 2.43 | 52.0 | 2.1% | 12.3% | 20.3% | 1989 | $852 | 26.4% | 91.8% | 6.2% |
| University Place | 2.59 | 40.1 | 9.3% | 44.6% | 5.9% | 1980 | $1,987 | 41.2% | 95.3% | 5.0% |
| Fircrest | 2.49 | 44.9 | 9.7% | 26.7% | 3.1% | 1972 | $1,628 | 49.6% | 98.3% | 6.2% |
| Burley | 3.34 | 43.1 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 7.5% | 1990 | $1,736 | 30.3% | 95.5% | 2.9% |
| Vaughn | 2.58 | 46.8 | 7.2% | 3.1% | 7.3% | 1992 | $2,037 | 30.5% | 98.9% | 8.4% |
| Lakebay | 2.21 | 48.7 | 6.1% | 11.7% | 21.3% | 1986 | $1,557 | 23.1% | 96.9% | 4.3% |
| Steilacoom | 2.44 | 41.7 | 7.8% | 33.7% | 5.1% | 1979 | $2,041 | 46.9% | 92.7% | 6.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Artondale. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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