Population 2,980 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Medina
Household size in Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.72 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Medina average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.75, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Medina skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Medina: 2.4% of households, against 11.6% 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 Medina
Renters in Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Medina is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (48.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Medina: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Seattle area.
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 Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Medina run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980.
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 Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,928 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,988 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,919 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,473 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,544 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Medina costs $3,473 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 42.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Medina
Bachelor's degrees in Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.6% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 81.5% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Medina is highly educated: nearly nine in ten adults 25 and older (87.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.6% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 99.5% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.7% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Medina: 98.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Medina
| Period | Medina | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.7% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.3% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Medina has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Medina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medina | 2.88 | 45.7 | 2.4% | 21.0% | 7.3% | 1974 | $3,473 | 87.0% | 98.7% | 3.0% |
| Clyde Hill | 2.70 | 49.5 | 2.5% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 1972 | $3,501 | 79.8% | 98.8% | 4.5% |
| Hunts Point | 2.64 | 49.7 | 5.9% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 1978 | $3,501 | 83.1% | 98.8% | 2.0% |
| Yarrow Point | 2.64 | 49.7 | 5.9% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 1978 | $3,501 | 83.1% | 98.8% | 2.0% |
| Beaux Arts Village | 3.16 | 38.4 | 5.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1988 | $3,501 | 93.4% | 100.0% | 6.9% |
| Bellevue | 2.52 | 39.7 | 6.1% | 48.4% | 6.7% | 1982 | $2,794 | 72.0% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| Mercer Island | 2.61 | 46.8 | 4.7% | 32.9% | 5.5% | 1972 | $3,033 | 81.9% | 98.4% | 2.9% |
| Seattle area | 2.60 | 38.8 | 9.1% | 40.0% | 6.6% | 1983 | $2,193 | 46.3% | 93.1% | 5.0% |
| Kirkland | 2.32 | 39.1 | 6.0% | 42.9% | 6.8% | 1987 | $2,496 | 68.5% | 97.7% | 4.4% |
| Redmond | 2.45 | 36.8 | 5.3% | 54.8% | 7.2% | 1993 | $2,642 | 76.0% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| Inglewood-Finn Hill | 2.54 | 39.6 | 7.0% | 28.7% | 6.4% | 1981 | $2,698 | 65.7% | 97.4% | 5.2% |
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 Medina. 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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