Population 6,018 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Upper West Ridge
Household size in Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.59 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.65 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.66 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | +0.04 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Upper West Ridge has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.42 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southeast.
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 Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9 | 37.8 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 42.3 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 39.4 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 40.7 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +2.9 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Upper West Ridge are younger than 39.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.9, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 8.3% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 6.0% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Upper West Ridge: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Woodinville. The single-parent share is down 3.3 points from 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 Upper West Ridge
Renters in Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 30.0% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 32.7% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 33.1% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 35.2% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +5.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Upper West Ridge own their homes; 29.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. The renter share is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.6% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.8% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.8% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.5% of homes in Upper West Ridge are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The picture is much the same across Woodinville.
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 Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1985 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1987 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1988 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1992 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Upper West Ridge are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in Woodinville overall, where the median home dates to 1992.
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 Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,069 | $1,356 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,349 | $1,434 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,098 | $2,058 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,947 | $2,644 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,878 | +$1,287 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
Rent in Upper West Ridge runs $2,947 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,878 a month since 2006–10, up 176%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Upper West Ridge
Bachelor's degrees in Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0% | 45.3% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.8% | 48.5% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.1% | 54.0% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 65.9% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.9 pts | +20.6 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Upper West Ridge: 66.9% 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. The share with a degree has risen 19.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 95.4% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 94.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 95.5% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 98.2% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Upper West Ridge: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Woodinville. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Upper West Ridge
| Period | Upper West Ridge | Woodinville | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 5.6% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 6.5% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Upper West Ridge has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Upper West Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper West Ridge | 2.56 | 39.2 | 5.6% | 29.8% | 4.5% | 1985 | $2,947 | 66.9% | 97.6% | 2.8% |
| Waynita-Simonds-Norway Hill | 2.78 | 40.0 | 3.2% | 17.5% | 6.3% | 1989 | $2,580 | 68.9% | 95.3% | 7.4% |
| Wedge | 3.00 | 36.4 | 7.0% | 51.4% | 7.3% | 1995 | $2,803 | 65.4% | 99.5% | 2.6% |
| Town Center | 1.98 | 36.3 | 7.8% | 72.5% | 5.8% | 1997 | $2,265 | 60.9% | 97.5% | 4.2% |
| Downtown Riverfront-190th | 1.85 | 46.7 | 5.8% | 60.0% | 12.3% | 2005 | $2,230 | 56.6% | 94.6% | 3.8% |
| Totem Lake | 2.20 | 35.2 | 11.0% | 69.1% | 12.2% | 1989 | $2,387 | 53.2% | 96.6% | 5.1% |
| Juanita | 2.16 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 47.0% | 6.5% | 1985 | $2,323 | 64.1% | 97.0% | 3.6% |
| Westhill | 2.52 | 39.1 | 5.4% | 33.2% | 7.8% | 1995 | $2,201 | 64.1% | 98.6% | 1.4% |
| North Rose Hill | 2.41 | 38.7 | 8.2% | 32.1% | 2.9% | 1989 | $2,737 | 68.7% | 97.2% | 5.3% |
| North Redmond | 2.94 | 37.2 | 6.3% | 20.7% | 7.3% | 2004 | $2,890 | 80.9% | 97.8% | 5.9% |
| Highlands-Kirkland | 2.96 | 40.0 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 1986 | $1,775 | 78.4% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
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 Upper West Ridge. 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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