Population 3,908 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tam O'shanter
Household size in Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 2.38 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.50 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.87 | 2.53 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.52 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.14 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Tam O'shanter are large by national standards, averaging 2.99 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Only one other Bellevue neighborhood has larger households.
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 Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 39.6 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.1 | 39.4 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 39.3 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 39.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.6 | +0.1 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.7, Tam O'shanter is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Tam O'shanter has the oldest population of any Bellevue neighborhood.
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 Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 6.4% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 6.9% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 6.0% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Tam O'shanter: 2.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Tam O'shanter has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Bellevue neighborhood.
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 Tam O'shanter
Renters in Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 41.2% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 43.8% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 46.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 48.4% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Tam O'shanter is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. No other Bellevue neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
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 Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.5% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Tam O'shanter: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Bellevue as a whole looks much the same.
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 Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1977 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +5 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Tam O'shanter is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Tam O'shanter has the oldest homes of any Bellevue neighborhood.
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 Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,869 | $1,440 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,969 | $1,590 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,795 | $2,189 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,161 | $2,794 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,292 | +$1,354 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Tam O'shanter pays $3,161 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 19.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Bellevue 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 Tam O'shanter
Bachelor's degrees in Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.4% | 60.2% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.9% | 61.6% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.7% | 68.5% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.0% | 72.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +11.8 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Tam O'shanter: 68.0% 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. Locally, though, the share is lower than in Bellevue overall (72.0%).
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 Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 95.8% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.9% | 95.5% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 95.4% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 95.5% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Tam O'shanter: 97.2% 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 Tam O'shanter
| Period | Tam O'shanter | Bellevue | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 5.1% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tam O'shanter is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Bellevue as a whole (4.2%). 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).
Tam O'shanter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tam O'shanter | 2.99 | 45.7 | 2.9% | 15.9% | 6.6% | 1969 | $3,161 | 68.0% | 97.2% | 5.5% |
| Crossroads | 2.75 | 44.2 | 11.1% | 51.0% | 12.8% | 1978 | $2,283 | 52.0% | 85.5% | 5.2% |
| Idylwood | 2.82 | 44.2 | 3.3% | 12.5% | 4.9% | 1973 | $2,503 | 75.1% | 98.2% | 8.7% |
| Interlake | 2.12 | 38.6 | 4.9% | 69.5% | 8.2% | 1997 | $2,818 | 78.2% | 95.3% | 5.0% |
| Overlake | 2.22 | 34.0 | 6.2% | 71.8% | 8.2% | 1993 | $2,526 | 76.5% | 94.5% | 3.9% |
| Lake Hills | 2.80 | 37.2 | 14.0% | 44.2% | 7.5% | 1969 | $2,599 | 63.0% | 92.6% | 3.6% |
| West Lake Sammamish | 2.75 | 43.0 | 9.2% | 17.6% | 8.4% | 1972 | $3,048 | 77.0% | 98.8% | 3.2% |
| Southeast Redmond | 2.52 | 33.1 | 4.4% | 74.8% | 9.6% | 1993 | $2,575 | 78.7% | 97.2% | 5.4% |
| Bridle Trails | 2.47 | 38.8 | 5.1% | 51.0% | 3.6% | 1978 | $2,509 | 74.9% | 98.0% | 3.2% |
| Wilburton | 2.46 | 40.0 | 5.2% | 45.4% | 8.8% | 1980 | $2,553 | 67.4% | 94.4% | 5.8% |
| Grass Lawn | 2.58 | 38.0 | 5.5% | 36.5% | 6.2% | 1979 | $2,821 | 72.7% | 97.6% | 2.6% |
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 Tam O'shanter. 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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