Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
White Center
White Center, WA Area Guide
Enjoy waterfront views and an easy commute into Seattle
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A quaint suburb nearing the Puget Sound, White Center is a charming community that’s home to small businesses, neighborhood parks, and welcoming neighbors. There are plenty of restaurants and bars in the north end of town, like Crawfish House, a casual, family-run eatery that’s a pillar to the community, among the other local establishments in town. White Center Heights Park and Steve Cox Memorial Park are two of the well-kept green spaces in the city. White Center sits along State Route 509, which travels north into Seattle, located just eight miles away. Residents flock to this suburb for its family-friendly atmosphere and quick commute into the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$74,339
Average: $104,136
Education
4,554
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,773
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In White Center, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly White Center, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Westcrest Park
- Fauntleroy Park
- Seahurst Park
- Lincoln Park - West Seattle
- Eagle Landing Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.