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King County
  • County in Washington
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King County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A+
    4. Good for Families
      grade A+
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      grade D minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A+
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    King County is located in Washington with a population of 2,240,876. King County is one of the best places to live in Washington. In King County, most residents own their homes. In King County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in King County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in King County are highly rated.

    About

    Population
    2,240,876

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $651,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,801
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    King County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      211.2
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      3.4
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      30.3
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      132
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      690.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      2,893.3
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      527.1
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      national  11%

    Working in King County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $106,326
    National
    $69,021

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