Population 34,307 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Hill-Meridian
Household size in East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.06 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in East Hill-Meridian are large by national standards, averaging 2.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.91, 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 East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.6 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in East Hill-Meridian are younger than 40.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Seattle area overall, where the median age is 38.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, 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 East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in East Hill-Meridian (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Locally, though, single parents are more common here than in the Seattle area overall (9.1%). The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 East Hill-Meridian
Renters in East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.8% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in East Hill-Meridian own their homes; 25.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 29.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the southeast.
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 East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.6% of homes in East Hill-Meridian are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.4 points, in line with the national trend. East Hill-Meridian has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five 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 East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in East Hill-Meridian is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,276 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,412 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,618 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,227 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$951 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in East Hill-Meridian pays $2,227 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $951 a month since 2006–10, up 74%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
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 East Hill-Meridian
Bachelor's degrees in East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in East Hill-Meridian (34.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Seattle area (46.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.3 points, 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 East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in East Hill-Meridian is close to the national rate: 90.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Seattle area as a whole (93.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 East Hill-Meridian
| Period | East Hill-Meridian | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in East Hill-Meridian is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, as it has 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).
East Hill-Meridian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Hill-Meridian | 2.94 | 40.6 | 10.2% | 25.5% | 4.6% | 1984 | $2,227 | 34.0% | 90.0% | 5.7% |
| Kent | 2.92 | 35.8 | 12.2% | 48.2% | 6.9% | 1987 | $2,074 | 28.7% | 84.7% | 6.9% |
| Fairwood | 2.62 | 41.0 | 8.3% | 24.6% | 5.9% | 1982 | $2,522 | 49.6% | 95.2% | 4.9% |
| Covington | 3.03 | 36.8 | 11.2% | 18.4% | 6.2% | 1994 | $2,345 | 36.5% | 94.6% | 3.9% |
| Renton | 2.65 | 38.3 | 11.2% | 45.9% | 6.3% | 1984 | $2,243 | 38.2% | 88.5% | 5.0% |
| SeaTac | 2.74 | 37.0 | 11.9% | 52.8% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,779 | 28.0% | 84.9% | 8.6% |
| East Renton Highlands | 3.10 | 39.3 | 6.1% | 12.0% | 3.3% | 1988 | $2,818 | 51.2% | 93.7% | 5.3% |
| Des Moines | 2.88 | 37.8 | 14.0% | 39.9% | 5.5% | 1974 | $1,903 | 29.6% | 87.4% | 7.0% |
| Tukwila | 2.66 | 34.9 | 12.8% | 59.3% | 6.7% | 1982 | $1,958 | 30.4% | 82.4% | 7.7% |
| Lake Morton-Berrydale | 2.97 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 14.0% | 2.8% | 1986 | $2,151 | 35.5% | 92.9% | 3.7% |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 2.81 | 40.7 | 14.2% | 42.7% | 8.1% | 1971 | $2,050 | 34.5% | 87.1% | 7.0% |
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 East Hill-Meridian. 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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