Population 34,452 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Beacon Hill
Household size in Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Beacon Hill holds 2.76 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has edged down from 2.79 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Seattle neighborhoods have larger households: only two of 67.
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 Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.0 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Beacon Hill is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 38.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the north.
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 Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Beacon Hill than nationally: 9.1%, against 11.6%. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Beacon Hill
Renters in Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.9% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.2% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Beacon Hill rent their homes (42.8%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 38.5% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the center.
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 Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Beacon Hill: 6.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Beacon Hill is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $926 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,050 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,508 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,875 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$950 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Beacon Hill pays $1,875 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area overall ($2,193). Rent has climbed $950 a month since 2006–10, up 103%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.0% 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 Beacon Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.1% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Beacon Hill than nationally: 44.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Among Seattle's 67 neighborhoods, though, only five have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.3% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.6% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.6% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Beacon Hill never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Seattle neighborhoods have a lower share of high school graduates: only four of 67.
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 Beacon Hill
| Period | Beacon Hill | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Beacon Hill runs below the national rate: 3.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Beacon Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill | 2.76 | 39.1 | 9.1% | 42.8% | 6.8% | 1970 | $1,875 | 44.1% | 84.6% | 3.8% |
| Columbia City | 2.46 | 37.1 | 9.3% | 53.1% | 7.5% | 1982 | $2,014 | 64.3% | 90.0% | 3.5% |
| Mt. Baker | 2.38 | 43.2 | 7.8% | 40.2% | 5.8% | 1967 | $1,732 | 61.8% | 89.8% | 2.6% |
| Seward Park | 2.66 | 46.0 | 4.9% | 18.9% | 2.4% | 1951 | $2,415 | 71.7% | 98.5% | 2.5% |
| Brighton | 2.52 | 36.1 | 12.1% | 60.0% | 13.1% | 1984 | $1,974 | 45.2% | 93.4% | 4.2% |
| South Park | 2.68 | 33.3 | 15.1% | 46.4% | 6.0% | 1971 | $1,792 | 42.7% | 82.7% | 5.6% |
| Atlantic | 2.07 | 37.7 | 10.0% | 54.4% | 5.4% | 1995 | $1,891 | 59.2% | 90.0% | 5.8% |
| Riverview | 2.64 | 38.1 | 14.9% | 23.6% | 2.8% | 1974 | $2,658 | 49.8% | 93.6% | 0.4% |
| Leschi | 2.26 | 42.2 | 11.1% | 40.0% | 6.2% | 1963 | $2,141 | 72.3% | 95.3% | 6.6% |
| Highland Park | 2.23 | 40.5 | 7.0% | 40.8% | 10.4% | 1974 | $1,892 | 49.1% | 94.4% | 2.4% |
| International District | 1.62 | 37.6 | 5.4% | 87.5% | 13.3% | 1993 | $1,435 | 50.1% | 83.0% | 6.2% |
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 Beacon Hill. 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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