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Living in
Bothell.
About
Life in Bothell
Living in Bothell means joining a rapidly growing suburb that's caught between its quiet suburban roots and its transformation into a tech-driven employment center. The median household income here is strong at $140,427, and the job market is solid—though that's partly because nearly 29,000 workers commute into the city daily while many residents commute out to Seattle, Bellevue, or Redmond. Your average commute runs about 29 minutes, but expect that to vary significantly depending on whether you're heading toward I-405 during rush hour.
Bothell at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
22.7%
Broadband Internet
96.4%
of households
Population Growth
+8.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bothell: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bothell, the largest foreign-born group is from India (20.4%), and 8.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.9%
of households
Married Couples
56.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.52
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Bothell
In Bothell, rent runs 33% above the WA average, and home values are 64% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,312
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1992
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $979,439 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Bothell and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bothell is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bothell Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute27.7 min avg
How Bothell residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bothell, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Regional airport · few flights306k passengers boarded in 2025
- 22 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bothell runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
81.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
994
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bothell Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Rain most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
King County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In King County, which includes Bothell, the most common type is heavy rain, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 1 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Heavy Rain | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | $474,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
King County, county-wide
Bothell is about 2% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in King County, which includes Bothell, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
120
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
King County, county-wide
Bothell is about 2% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate75°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bothell has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
45.2"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Hot Days/Year
2
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
25
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
163
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.14" |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.54" |
| Mar | 54°F | 39°F | 3.86" |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 2.98" |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 2.16" |
| Jun | 70°F | 53°F | 1.57" |
| Jul | 77°F | 57°F | 0.78" |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 1.00" |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.74" |
| Oct | 61°F | 47°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 5.85" |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 5.55" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bothell
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bothell's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bhc Fairfax Hospital
Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · Kirkland
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Kirkland
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Edmonds
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bothell
Bothell's student/teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 59.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Bothell
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Public · 4-year · 5,457 students · in-state tuition $13,472 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 1,032 students · in-state tuition $5,295 · 43% graduate · median earnings $65,772 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
9.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,942 students · in-state tuition $13,406 · 85% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,364 students · in-state tuition $4,580 · 48% graduate · median earnings $63,508 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,062 students · in-state tuition $58,965 · 74% graduate · median earnings $84,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,953 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 42% graduate · median earnings $48,906 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,656 students · in-state tuition $4,953 · 42% graduate · median earnings $54,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,046 students · in-state tuition $5,232 · 47% graduate · median earnings $56,341 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bothell
Bothell has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
13 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
13 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
38 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
67 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
68 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bothell
Bothell Library
18215 98th Avenue Ne, Bothell
Cities Near Bothell
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bothell FAQ
Is Bothell, Washington affordable?⌄
Bothell's median rent is $2,346/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $140,427/year. Median home value is $925,100.
Is Bothell, Washington safe?⌄
Bothell's violent crime rate was 82 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 994 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bothell, Washington?⌄
Bothell has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bothell, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Bothell is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,346/month and median household income is $140,427/year. The median home value is $925,100. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bothell, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Bothell is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from