Population 5,109 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Madison Park
Household size in Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.91 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.01 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.38 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Madison Park is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.91, 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 Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.3 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.5 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.2 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Madison Park skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Madison Park is older than the great majority of Seattle neighborhoods.
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 Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Madison Park as they are nationally: 12.2%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the wider Seattle area (9.1%). The single-parent share has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Madison Park
Renters in Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.1% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.3% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.0% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Madison Park than nationally: 45.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among owners, 42.2% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, 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 Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Madison Park than nationally: 11.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Madison Park is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, 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 1952 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,443 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,557 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,719 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,849 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,406 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Madison Park pays $2,849 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,406 a month from 2006–10, a 97% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Seattle neighborhood has higher rents.
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 Madison Park
Bachelor's degrees in Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 83.6% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Madison Park: 83.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.6 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 Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 100.0% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.9% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 99.4% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Madison Park: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
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 Madison Park
| Period | Madison Park | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.9% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Madison Park: 10.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Seattle neighborhood has higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Madison Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Park | 2.29 | 44.3 | 12.2% | 45.9% | 11.3% | 1956 | $2,849 | 83.6% | 98.1% | 10.7% |
| Montlake | 2.46 | 44.7 | 3.4% | 8.9% | 3.4% | 1938 | $3,260 | 84.2% | 98.0% | 4.2% |
| Madrona | 2.42 | 41.8 | 10.2% | 29.4% | 3.3% | 1942 | $2,421 | 73.5% | 96.9% | 5.4% |
| Laurelhurst | 2.92 | 41.0 | 3.0% | 19.4% | 6.0% | 1949 | $2,614 | 87.1% | 99.0% | 7.1% |
| Capitol Hill | 1.63 | 34.6 | 2.9% | 74.1% | 6.6% | 1971 | $2,010 | 75.3% | 98.6% | 4.2% |
| Downtown Seattle | 1.73 | 37.3 | 3.2% | 79.7% | 10.4% | 2002 | $2,761 | 78.7% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| Eastlake | 1.66 | 36.7 | 2.4% | 67.1% | 8.9% | 1984 | $1,913 | 81.5% | 99.1% | 6.3% |
| Central District | 1.99 | 33.3 | 6.5% | 66.6% | 6.7% | 1976 | $2,075 | 68.8% | 97.2% | 5.5% |
| University District | 2.01 | 23.2 | 4.5% | 90.4% | 16.6% | 1989 | $1,769 | 65.8% | 98.5% | 9.6% |
| Bryant | 2.62 | 38.3 | 2.5% | 27.8% | 5.4% | 1954 | $2,787 | 88.1% | 99.0% | 2.3% |
| Leschi | 2.26 | 42.2 | 11.1% | 40.0% | 6.2% | 1963 | $2,141 | 72.3% | 95.3% | 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 Madison 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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