Living in Bothell West, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bothell West · Census data 2020–2024
Bothell West has 22,029 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $153,449 (56% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $824,900, the median rent is $2,511/month.
Bothell West at a glance
- Population
- 22,029
- Median age
- 38State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $153,449State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $824,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,511/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Bothell West a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 56% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bothell West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bothell West the median home value is $824,900, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,511 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,202 a month in housing costs.
Bothell West median household income
The median household income in Bothell West is $153,449 and the income per person is $68,935. 3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Bothell West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,205
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.74
Bothell West demographics
- Population
- 22,029
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 7,995
- Foreign-born
- 28.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bothell West ›
Education in Bothell West
56.2% of adults 25 and older in Bothell West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 22.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bothell West
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.4%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.2%
Bothell West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell West | 22,029 | $153,449 | $824,900 | $2,511 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,266 | $105,181 | $700,900 | $1,919 |
| Brier | 6,545 | $132,045 | $866,600 | $2,318 |
| Bothell East | 14,578 | $198,882 | $1,131,600 | $2,406 |
| Larch Way | 4,424 | $160,040 | $842,600 | $2,002 |
| Martha Lake | 22,634 | $124,494 | $785,400 | $2,185 |
| Bothell | 49,610 | $140,427 | $925,100 | $2,346 |
| Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | $107,687 | $667,300 | $2,004 |
| Mill Creek East | 25,453 | $192,937 | $905,400 | $3,152 |
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What is the median household income in Bothell West, WA?
The median household income in Bothell West is $153,449, 56% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bothell West?
The median home value in Bothell West is $824,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Bothell West?
The median gross rent in Bothell West is $2,511 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Bothell West, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 56% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Bothell West?
The median age in Bothell West is 38 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Bothell West?
The average commute to work in Bothell West is 32 minutes; 27.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bothell West?
The unemployment rate in Bothell West is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bothell West?
56.2% of adults in Bothell West have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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