Living in Bothell, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bothell · Census data 2020–2024
Bothell has 49,610 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $140,427 (43% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $925,100, the median rent is $2,346/month.
Bothell at a glance
- Population
- 49,610
- Median age
- 38.6State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $140,427State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $925,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,346/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Bothell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bothell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bothell the median home value is $925,100, 178% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,346 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,363 a month in housing costs.
Bothell median household income
The median household income in Bothell is $140,427 and the income per person is $72,775. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Bothell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20,533
- Owner-occupied
- 65.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.5%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.52
Bothell demographics
- Population
- 49,610
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 19,448
- Foreign-born
- 22.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bothell ›
Education in Bothell
59.8% of adults 25 and older in Bothell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 23.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bothell
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 32.9%
- Drive alone
- 53.9%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Bothell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bothell | 49,610 | $140,427 | $925,100 | $2,346 |
| Bothell East | 14,578 | $198,882 | $1,131,600 | $2,406 |
| Kenmore | 23,741 | $139,764 | $920,800 | $1,949 |
| Bothell West | 22,029 | $153,449 | $824,900 | $2,511 |
| Woodinville | 13,438 | $164,398 | $1,100,100 | $2,416 |
| Brier | 6,545 | $132,045 | $866,600 | $2,318 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,266 | $105,181 | $700,900 | $1,919 |
| Lake Forest Park | 13,335 | $159,904 | $953,200 | $2,333 |
| Mill Creek East | 25,453 | $192,937 | $905,400 | $3,152 |
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What is the median household income in Bothell, WA?
The median household income in Bothell is $140,427, 43% 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?
The median home value in Bothell is $925,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Bothell?
The median gross rent in Bothell is $2,346 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Bothell, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Washington median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 64% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Bothell?
The median age in Bothell is 38.6 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Bothell?
The average commute to work in Bothell is 28 minutes; 32.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bothell?
The unemployment rate in Bothell is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bothell?
59.8% of adults in Bothell 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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