Population 12,781 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Hill
Household size in North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in North Hill are small: just 2.40 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.27, 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 North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.9 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.3 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
North Hill is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 33.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in North Hill than nationally: 9.8%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Spokane area. The single-parent share has fallen 4.6 points since 2006–10, 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 North Hill
Renters in North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.2% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.1% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.4% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Hill own their homes; 28.4% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 28.8% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.2 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 North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in North Hill are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1946 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
North Hill is a place of older homes: half were built before 1946, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only two of Spokane's 25 neighborhoods 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 North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $829 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $912 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,045 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,363 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$533 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Hill costs $1,363 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $533 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 North Hill
Bachelor's degrees in North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in North Hill have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the north.
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 North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.6% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.3% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.2% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Hill: 95.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Spokane area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 2.8 points from 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 North Hill
| Period | North Hill | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in North Hill than nationally: unemployment was 4.0%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill | 2.40 | 36.1 | 9.8% | 28.4% | 5.5% | 1946 | $1,363 | 22.7% | 95.2% | 4.0% |
| Emerson Garfield | 2.38 | 35.4 | 12.8% | 44.9% | 7.6% | 1940 | $1,253 | 25.7% | 90.4% | 6.0% |
| Nevada-Lidgerwood | 2.44 | 36.0 | 14.2% | 57.6% | 6.2% | 1970 | $1,293 | 17.5% | 91.5% | 4.7% |
| Northwest Spokane | 2.50 | 40.7 | 12.1% | 16.3% | 7.0% | 1958 | $1,494 | 32.9% | 93.9% | 3.9% |
| Whitman | 2.64 | 36.9 | 12.2% | 22.4% | 5.3% | 1952 | $1,432 | 17.8% | 90.0% | 5.1% |
| Logan | 2.12 | 28.4 | 9.9% | 65.7% | 8.6% | 1955 | $1,130 | 30.9% | 93.5% | 9.6% |
| Bemiss | 2.39 | 37.4 | 11.5% | 33.8% | 3.5% | 1956 | $1,026 | 15.8% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| Balboa | 2.52 | 44.1 | 8.0% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 1970 | $2,018 | 40.4% | 96.5% | 4.1% |
| West Central | 2.09 | 41.5 | 10.3% | 46.2% | 7.3% | 1954 | $1,229 | 30.9% | 89.4% | 8.5% |
| Five Mile Prairie | 3.22 | 37.1 | 5.9% | 14.5% | 1.7% | 2005 | $2,621 | 48.2% | 96.5% | 1.8% |
| Hillyard | 2.61 | 36.7 | 15.0% | 36.2% | 5.2% | 1954 | $1,366 | 14.2% | 90.6% | 4.1% |
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 North 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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