Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
King County · Washington
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Union Hill-Novelty Hill based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
23,272
2023 ACS
Median Income
$181,820
2023
Median Home Value
$1,174,100
2023
Median Rent
$2,597
2023
Median Age
44.0
Unemployment
5.4%
Cost of Living Index
271.1
100 = national avg
Union Hill-Novelty Hill is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of 23,272 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Union Hill-Novelty Hill is one of the communities in Washington.
The median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is $181,820, and the median home value is $1,174,100. The cost of living index is 271.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $2,597 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, and the median age is 44.0 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
23,272
Male
11,299
48.6%
Female
11,973
51.4%
Median Age
44.0
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
51.1%
High School or Higher
57.5%
Foreign Born
30.1%
Veterans
3.2%
Married
56.9%
Avg Household Size
2.7
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.550
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
60.2%
Foreign Born
30.1%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
5.1%
1,180 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
94.9%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
21,827
English Only
68.7%
#1 Non-English Language
Other Indo-European
2,829 speakers
Limited English
5.9%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
94.1%
Limited English Proficiency
5.9%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
748
3.2% of population
Disability Rate
16.6%
124 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$109,394
Unemployment Rate
9.8%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
708
94.7%
Female Veterans
40
5.3%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$109,394
Non-Veteran Income
$98,208
Difference
$11,186
11.4% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
124
Without Disability
624
Disability Rate
16.6%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
15,752
#1 Ancestry
German
12.8% (2,976)
#2 Ancestry
English
11.3% (2,632)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
6.6% (1,540)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
8,555
Family Households
6,709
78.4%
Married Couples
6,224
72.8%
Non-Family Households
1,846
21.6%
Single Mother Households
329
3.8%
Single Father Households
156
1.8%
Living Alone
1,624
19.0%
Children Under 18
Total Children
5,936
In Married Couple
5,508
92.8%
With Single Mother
123
2.1%
With Single Father
305
5.1%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$227,301
Married Couple Income
$242,586
Single Mother Income
$95,809
Single Father Income
$151,204
Avg Family Size
2.7
Avg Non-Family Size
2.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
312
Grandparents Responsible
70
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$181,820
+148% vs national
Per Capita Income
$99,734
+168% vs national
Poverty Rate
5.1%
-63% vs national
Gini Index
0.4746
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
5.4%
+3% vs national
SNAP Recipients
2.4%
of households
How Union Hill-Novelty Hill Compares
Union Hill-Novelty Hill vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Union Hill-Novelty Hill is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has a median household income of $181,820, making it the 634th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a higher median household income than 98% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has a per capita income of $99,734, making it the 530th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a higher per capita income than 98% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has a poverty rate of 5.1%, making it the 23,704th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a higher poverty rate than 24% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has a unemployment rate of 5.4%, making it the 10,664th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a higher unemployment rate than 66% of all the cities we measured.
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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Union Hill-Novelty Hill. The median household income here is $181,820.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
+2% vs WA avg
Labor Force
10,368
Employed
9,796
Mean Commute
18 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
57.5%
of adults 25+
Median Age
44.0
Work from Home
40.8%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Software Developers
Top Median Wage
$169.3K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
271.1
100 = national avg
+171.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$119,278
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$281,931
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,146
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,501
per month
The median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA is $181,820, which is 148.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $99,734. The poverty rate of 5.1% is lower than the WA state average of 10.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4746, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, compared to the state average of 5.3%. The labor force is 10,368. 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 40.8% working from home. About 51.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 271.1, which is 171.1% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 400.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $119,278 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$1,438,500
Median List Price
$1,649,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$534
Days on Market
49
Active Inventory
18
Months of Supply
3.0
Seller's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
64.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.4%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
6
New Listings
20
Pending Sales
14
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$534
Median List $/SF
$598
Union Hill-Novelty Hill vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Union Hill-Novelty Hill is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has a median home value of $1,174,100, making it the 419th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a higher median home value than 99% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has a median rent of $2,597, making it the 565th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a higher median rent than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has a price per square foot of $534, making it the 999th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a higher price per square foot than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has a rent burden of 17.1%, making it the 13,264th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a higher rent burden than 40% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$1,174,100
Median Rent
$2,597
Total Housing Units
8,843
Vacancy Rate
3.3%
Owner Occupied
86.4%
Renter Occupied
13.6%
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,838
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$10,001
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.85%
of home value
Median Home Value
$1,174,100
Estimated Mean Tax
$11,024
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($1,174,100). In Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.85%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA is $1,438,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 49 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $534. The median rent is $2,597 per month (Census ACS). About 86.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2001. There are 8,843 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 0.85%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Union Hill-Novelty Hill. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.7
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
14.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
87.4
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
34
Public Assistance
$817.0M
Individual Assistance
$1.2M
Most Common Type
Flood
16 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 39 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
3,366
Total Claims Paid
$62,563,000
Avg Claim Payout
$18,587
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
120
Federal Funding
$55,125,859
Properties Protected
472
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.98
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 19 | $9,002,250 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 17 | $8,436,476 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 16 | $8,361,399 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 13 | $1,086,823 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 5 | $1,558,304 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, avalanche, landslide. The area has had 34 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (16 declarations). 3,366 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $817,049,232 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,166,458 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 120 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
20.4%
15.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.6%
4.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
6.4pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.4%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
11.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
18.9%
Mobility
7.2%
Cognitive
8.2%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.1%
Union Hill-Novelty Hill has an obesity rate of 20.4%, which is 15.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 4.2% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.6 mi
Swedish Issaquah
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swedish Issaquah | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Evergreenhealth Medical Center | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | Yes |
| Bhc Fairfax Hospital | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Center | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Seattle Children'S Hospital | 12.3 mi | Childrens | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
18 min
-24% vs national
Drive Alone
51.7%
-34% vs national
Public Transit
2.3%
+159% vs national
Work From Home
40.8%
+338% vs national
Carpool
4.1%
Walk / Bike
0.9%
combined
How Union Hill-Novelty Hill's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
The average commute in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA is 18 minutes, which is 23.5% below the national average of 23 minutes. 51.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 40.8% work from home, which is above the WA state average of 12.7%. Public transit is used by 2.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 4.1% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
98.2%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
90.5%
of households
No Internet
1.0%
of households
Total Households
8,555
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
99.4%
of households
Smartphone
94.2%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
96.7%
of households
Tablet
80.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
11.9¢
per kWh
-38% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Commercial Rate
10.0¢
per kWh
-35% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Industrial Rate
6.6¢
per kWh
-44% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$114
residential
-23% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg
30% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Washington averages 11.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $114. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Union Hill-Novelty Hill vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
98.2% of households in Union Hill-Novelty Hill have broadband internet access. 90.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.8% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.0% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Union Hill-Novelty Hill is located in King County, WA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Union Hill-Novelty Hill.
Election Overview
Source: King County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
832,606
74.2%
GOP Votes
252,193
22.5%
Total Votes
1,122,881
Margin
D+51.7%
Shift from 2020
R+1.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 832,606 | 252,193 | 1,122,881 | 74.2% | 22.5% | D+51.7 |
| 2020 | 907,310 | 269,167 | 1,210,507 | 75.0% | 22.2% | D+52.7 |
| 2016 | 657,149 | 197,781 | 910,823 | 72.2% | 21.7% | D+50.4 |
In the 2024 presidential election, King County recorded 1,122,881 total votes. Democrats won the county with 74.2% of the vote compared to 22.5% for Republicans, a margin of D+51.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, King County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
17
Total Population
488,365
Avg Median Income
$169,453
Avg Home Value
$1,126,924
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98004 | 39,435 | $176,367 | $2,000,001 | $2,706 | 7.3 |
| 98005 | 21,929 | $158,396 | $1,373,000 | $2,380 | 7.3 |
| 98007 | 26,838 | $126,814 | $934,600 | $2,276 | 4.3 |
| 98008 | 27,138 | $175,242 | $1,130,000 | $2,480 | 5.6 |
| 98011 | 28,250 | $127,445 | $888,000 | $2,223 | 7.0 |
| 98014 | 7,681 | $157,680 | $849,500 | $1,740 | 87.3 |
| 98019 | 11,712 | $156,003 | $746,500 | $2,652 | 35.7 |
| 98024 | 4,632 | $152,726 | $1,005,100 | $1,405 | 22.1 |
| 98029 | 30,930 | $164,058 | $964,400 | $2,625 | 10.2 |
| 98033 | 40,662 | $174,005 | $1,259,900 | $2,386 | 9.2 |
| 98034 | 51,836 | $128,974 | $875,200 | $2,324 | 9.8 |
| 98052 | 79,074 | $164,848 | $1,107,900 | $2,339 | 20.3 |
| 98053 | 22,838 | $179,912 | $1,155,500 | $2,737 | 27.6 |
| 98072 | 24,922 | $174,599 | $1,067,000 | $2,334 | 18.0 |
| 98074 | 30,850 | $234,013 | $1,211,700 | $2,685 | 10.5 |
| 98075 | 25,231 | $250,001 | $1,457,900 | $3,072 | 9.6 |
| 98077 | 14,407 | $179,625 | $1,131,500 | $2,457 | 17.3 |
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has 17 ZIP codes with a combined population of 488,365. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $169,453. The average median home value is $1,126,924. The average median monthly rent is $2,401.
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