Living in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Union Hill-Novelty Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Union Hill-Novelty Hill has 23,047 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $185,369 (89% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $1,218,500, the median rent is $2,556/month.
Union Hill-Novelty Hill at a glance
- Population
- 23,047
- Median age
- 43.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $185,369State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $1,218,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,556/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Union Hill-Novelty Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 89% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 116% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Union Hill-Novelty Hill the median home value is $1,218,500, 266% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,556 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Union Hill-Novelty Hill median household income
The median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is $185,369 and the income per person is $99,577. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Union Hill-Novelty Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,615
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.75
Union Hill-Novelty Hill demographics
- Population
- 23,047
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 8,379
- Foreign-born
- 32.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Union Hill-Novelty Hill ›
Education in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
71.7% of adults 25 and older in Union Hill-Novelty Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 34.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 44.7%
- Drive alone
- 48.2%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.3%
Union Hill-Novelty Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 23,047 | $185,369 | $1,218,500 | $2,556 |
| Duvall | 8,526 | $197,361 | $830,100 | $2,042 |
| Ames Lake | 1,245 | $250,001 | $1,225,000 | — |
| Redmond | 77,353 | $162,560 | $1,167,800 | $2,409 |
| Lake Marcel-Stillwater | 1,549 | $201,845 | $847,500 | — |
| Cottage Lake | 22,518 | $213,106 | $1,230,700 | $2,740 |
| Sammamish | 66,463 | $239,690 | $1,407,300 | $2,857 |
| Carnation | 2,366 | $152,763 | $875,000 | $2,175 |
| Woodinville | 13,438 | $164,398 | $1,100,100 | $2,416 |
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What is the median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA?
The median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is $185,369, 89% 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
The median home value in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is $1,218,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
The median gross rent in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is $2,556 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 89% higher than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 116% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
The median age in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is 43.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
The average commute to work in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is 28 minutes; 44.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
The unemployment rate in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Union Hill-Novelty Hill?
71.7% of adults in Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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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