Population 5,695 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Boulevard Park
Household size in Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.93 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.45 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Boulevard Park are large by national standards, averaging 2.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.48 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.1 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −8.1 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Boulevard Park is young: half of its residents are under 31.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 39.2, even as the national median rose. Only ten of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.7% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Boulevard Park: 23.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher 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 Boulevard Park
Renters in Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.5% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.0% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 58.2% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 53.2% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Boulevard Park rent: 53.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over three in ten owners (31.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.3 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 Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Boulevard Park: 14.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher vacancy rate.
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 Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in Boulevard Park leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1967 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have older homes.
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 Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $900 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $980 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,400 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,952 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,051 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Boulevard Park pays $1,952 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Seattle area as a whole ($2,193). Rent has climbed $1,051 a month since 2006–10, up 117%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.9% of household income on rent, just over 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 Boulevard Park
Bachelor's degrees in Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.6% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Boulevard Park have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.9% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.4% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.2% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Boulevard Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 8.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only 11 of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Boulevard Park
| Period | Boulevard Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Boulevard Park is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. Unemployment is down 8.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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).
Boulevard Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulevard Park | 2.93 | 31.1 | 23.0% | 53.2% | 14.7% | 1973 | $1,952 | 21.6% | 77.2% | 5.4% |
| White Center | 2.60 | 37.5 | 16.1% | 45.0% | 6.7% | 1977 | $1,721 | 32.8% | 85.5% | 4.4% |
| Tukwila | 2.66 | 34.9 | 12.8% | 59.3% | 6.7% | 1982 | $1,958 | 30.4% | 82.4% | 7.7% |
| Burien | 2.63 | 40.6 | 13.6% | 43.6% | 9.2% | 1966 | $1,968 | 34.6% | 86.7% | 6.9% |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 2.81 | 40.7 | 14.2% | 42.7% | 8.1% | 1971 | $2,050 | 34.5% | 87.1% | 7.0% |
| SeaTac | 2.74 | 37.0 | 11.9% | 52.8% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,779 | 28.0% | 84.9% | 8.6% |
| Normandy Park | 2.58 | 45.3 | 4.0% | 19.1% | 9.7% | 1962 | $2,218 | 59.3% | 97.7% | 2.7% |
| Mercer Island | 2.61 | 46.8 | 4.7% | 32.9% | 5.5% | 1972 | $3,033 | 81.9% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| Renton | 2.65 | 38.3 | 11.2% | 45.9% | 6.3% | 1984 | $2,243 | 38.2% | 88.5% | 5.0% |
| Newcastle | 2.46 | 38.2 | 5.1% | 38.2% | 6.6% | 2001 | $2,677 | 67.7% | 97.8% | 5.4% |
| Beaux Arts Village | 3.16 | 38.4 | 5.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1988 | $3,501 | 93.4% | 100.0% | 6.9% |
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 Boulevard Park. 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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