Signals
Alderwood Manor
Seattle
Opportunity
51 · Bottom 38%
vs53 · Bottom 43%
Climate
74 · Top 35%
vs74 · Top 35%
Physical resilience
45 · Bottom 35%
vs41 · Bottom 31%
Housing affordability
59 · Bottom 19%
vs59 · Bottom 19%
Access
88 · Bottom 37%
vs95 · Top 40%
Economic stability
68 · Top 33%
vs68 · Top 34%
Measured values
| Metric | Alderwood Manor | Seattle | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,266 | 754,195 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $105,181 | $123,860 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $46,150 | $86,095 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 5,352/sq mi | 8,979/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $700,900 | $938,600 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,919 | $2,030 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 69.8% | 43.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 4.7% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -1.5% | -1.6% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.7% | 68.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 7.9% | 9.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 72°F | 77°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 37°F | 37°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 33.4" | 37.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 20 mi | 7 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 34.9 min | 28.1 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 39.6 | 35.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Alderwood Manor
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
Seattle
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake.
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