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Seattle, Washington by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 7.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Seattle, about 2.5 times the rate across Washington (2.8). Median household income is $123,860 and the median home value is $938,600. Population: about 754,195 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Seattle?
Seattle police recorded 5,530 violent crimes in 2025, or 7.0 for every 1,000 residents. That is about 2.5 times the Washington rate (2.8), and about 2.1 times the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 35. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 34,981 (44.2 per 1,000 residents). Car thefts stand out: 7.3 per 1,000, about 3.7 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 7% between 2021 and 2025 (5,964 to 5,530).
| Offense (2025) | Seattle count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 5,530 | 7.0 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 35 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 410 | 0.52 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 1,416 | 1.8 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 3,669 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 34,981 | 44.2 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 7,724 | 9.8 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 21,448 | 27.1 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 5,809 | 7.3 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Seattle changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,964 | 40,525 | 43 |
| 2022 | 6,198 | 41,967 | 55 |
| 2023 | 5,935 | 38,054 | 68 |
| 2024 | 5,967 | 38,665 | 51 |
| 2025 | 5,530 | 34,981 | 35 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Seattle Police Department's own reports.
How does Seattle compare with Washington?
The median household income in Seattle is $123,860, 26% higher than the Washington median ($98,141). The median owner-occupied home is worth $938,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,030 a month. About 754,195 people live on 84 square miles of land, roughly 8,979 per square mile. The city lies in King County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Seattle | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 754,195 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $123,860 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $938,600 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,030 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 68.4% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 43.7% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Seattle?
EPA lists 3 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Seattle: Lower Duwamish Waterway, Pacific Sound Resources and Harbor Island (Lead). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
Seattle has 5 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Dam (63 ft) and Volunteer Park Reservoir Seattle (35 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
King County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Seattle?
Seattle city limits had 18 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: 005, 099 and 520. 12 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Seattle?
Federal school lists place 114 public and 77 private schools within Seattle. 17 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 13 state parks or recreation areas: Auburn State Park, Blake Island, Dash Point, Fay Bainbridge State Park and Fort Ward State Park and 8 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Seattle
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Seattle city limits, plus 9 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Big 5 Sporting Goods #242 (Seattle), Big 5 Sporting Goods #80 (Seattle), Capitol Loans (Seattle) and Outdoor Emporium (Seattle).
Liquor stores
16 liquor stores are on the map inside the Seattle city limits: Agave Cocina & Tequilas (Seattle), Ballard Liquor & Convenience Store (Seattle), Bevmo! + Gopuff (Seattle), Downtown Spirits (Seattle), Esquin By Downtown Spirits (Seattle), Friendly Food Mart (Seattle), Molainin Distilling (Seattle), Northwest Liquor & Wine (Seattle) and 8 more.
Planned Parenthood
3 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map inside the Seattle city limits: Planned Parenthood (Seattle), Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands-Central District Health Center (Seattle) and Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands-Northgate Health Center (Seattle).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Seattle?
In 2025, Seattle had 7.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (5,530 reported), about 2.5 times the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 44.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Seattle?
$123,860 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Seattle?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $938,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Seattle?
King County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Kirkland, WA (9 mi) · Bellevue, WA (9 mi) · Shoreline, WA (10 mi) · Burien, WA (10 mi) · Redmond, WA (12 mi) · Renton, WA (12 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: King County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Seattle city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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