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Austin , TX
Vs
Seattle , WA
Vs
Median home value -
Median household income -
Median Home Value
$490,900
$845,000
$356,026
Median Rent
$2,450
$2,992
$2,089
Average Travel Time To Work
23.2 mins
25.5 mins
26.8 mins
Demographics
Population - .
Median Age - .
Population
979,700
755,081
334,914,896
Population density
3,042
8,919
median age
35 Years
36 Years
39 Years
Age Distribution
Baby Boomers (Age 55+)
26%
28%
36%
Gen X (Age 41-55)
14%
13%
13%
Millennials (Age 20-40)
40%
42%
27%
Gen Z (Age 0-19)
20%
17%
24%
Race & Ethnicity
White
46%
59%
57%
Asian
9%
17%
6%
Black
7%
6%
12%
Two or more races
4%
8%
4%
Other Races
33%
10%
21%
Community
Single
46%
47%
34%
Married
42%
42%
50%
Divorced
9%
8%
10%
Widowed
3%
3%
5%
Educational Attianment
Master's degree
24%
31%
14%
Bachelor's degree
38%
38%
22%
Some college or associate's degree
18%
17%
27%
High school diploma or equivalent
12%
9%
26%
Less than high school diploma
8%
5%
11%
Employment
Unempolyment Rate - In comparison with the national unemployment rate, Austin, TX has 0% less and Seattle, WA has 0% less.
Median Household Income
$91,501
$120,608
$77,719
Unemployment Rate
4%
4%
4%
Poverty Rate
12%
10%
12%
Income per capita
$64,182
$83,303
$43,313
Employment Industry
Professional / Technical
18%
22%
8%
Healthcare
9%
13%
14%
Finance
6%
3%
5%
Education
8%
9%
9%
Manufacturing
8%
7%
10%
IT Services
5%
5%
2%
Accomodation
6%
6%
7%
Wholesale
1%
1%
2%
Public Services
5%
3%
5%
Arts
3%
3%
2%
Other
12%
12%
13%
Household Income
Less Than $10000
5%
4%
5%
$10000 > $14999
2%
3%
4%
$15000 > $24999
5%
4%
6%
$25000 > $34999
5%
4%
7%
$35000 > $49999
9%
6%
10%
$50000 > $74999
16%
11%
16%
$75000 > $99999
12%
10%
13%
$100000>$149999
18%
17%
17%
$150000>$199999
10%
12%
9%
More Than $200000
19%
29%
12%
Crime and Safety Crime Index - Austin, TX, Seattle, WA have crime indexes above the national average.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
Total Crime Index
144
198
100
Chances of being a victim
144
198
Real Estate Homeownership Rate - In comparison with the national homeownership rate, Austin, TX has 34% less and Seattle, WA has 33% less.
Median Home Value
$490,900
$845,000
$356,026
Median Rent
$2,450
$2,992
$2,089
Average Household Size
2
2
2
Property Tax
$8,269
$6,990
$3,057
Home Type
Single-Family
43%
36%
61%
Townhomes
5%
6%
6%
Small Apt. Buildings
7%
5%
8%
Apt. Complexes
44%
52%
19%
Mobile Homes
1%
0%
6%
Other
0%
0%
0%
Home Age
2014 and Later
3%
2%
2%
2010 to 2013
22%
20%
10%
2000 to 2009
16%
12%
14%
1990 to 1999
11%
6%
12%
1980 to 1989
17%
7%
13%
1970 to 1979
12%
6%
14%
1960 to 1969
6%
8%
10%
1950 to 1959
5%
8%
9%
1940 to 1949
2%
8%
4%
1939 and earlier
2%
23%
12%
Area Feel
Urban
Rural
Urabn
Home Rent by Bedroom
Condo
$1,225
$1,499
1 Bedroom
$1,355
$1,891
2 Bedroom
$1,567
$2,747
3 Bedroom
$1,649
$2,968
4 Bedroom
$1,075
$1,411
5 Bedroom or more
Home Value by Bedroom
condo
$355,536
$531,957
1 Bedroom
$347,739
$108,017
2 Bedroom
$270,666
$123,958
3 Bedroom
$310,415
$150,597
4 Bedroom
$383,219
$967,592
5 Bedroom or more
$323,573
$215,526
Occupancy Type
Home Owners
43%
44%
65%
Home Renters
57%
56%
34%
Commute
Commute to city center(Drive)
less than 5 mins
Bremerton
Commute to Nearest Park
3 hr 48 mins
Big Bend Natl Pk
2 hr 15 mins
North Cascades Natl Pk
Commute to University
less than 5 mins
Northwood University Texas
8 mins
University of Washington Medical Ctr
Commute to Nearest Park
3 hr 48 mins
Big Bend Natl Pk
2 hr 15 mins
North Cascades Natl Pk
Commute to city center(Public Transit)
15 mins
Seattle, WA, USA
Average Travel Time To Work
23.2 mins
25.5 mins
26.8 mins
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