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Living in
Bryn Mawr-Skyway.
Bryn Mawr-Skyway is an unincorporated community in King County, WA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bryn Mawr-Skyway
If you're looking for an affordable slice of the Seattle metro area with real diversity and close proximity to job centers, Bryn Mawr-Skyway delivers on that promise—though it comes with some genuine trade-offs you should understand going in. This unincorporated neighborhood sits on a ridge between Seattle, Tukwila, and Renton, which means you're positioned close to major employment hubs without the Seattle price tag, with a median home value around $655,000 and median rent hovering near $1,760 monthly. The community itself is genuinely multicultural: White, Black or African American, and Asian residents are almost evenly represented here, making it one of the most integrated areas in the region, and that diversity shows up in how the neighborhood actually functions day-to-day.
Bryn Mawr-Skyway at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Foreign-Born
28.1%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
-4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics28.1% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Bryn Mawr-Skyway: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bryn Mawr-Skyway, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (22.1%), and 8.3% of residents speak Vietnamese at home.
Under 18
22.3%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
45.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
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 about average for WA
Rent, home values, and income in Bryn Mawr-Skyway
In Bryn Mawr-Skyway, home values are 16% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
38.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,171
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $644,406 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Bryn Mawr-Skyway and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in King County, which includes Bryn Mawr-Skyway, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Bryn Mawr-Skyway: King County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
King County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bryn Mawr-Skyway is less than 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bryn Mawr-Skyway 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
Commute32.6 min avg
How Bryn Mawr-Skyway residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bryn Mawr-Skyway, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
Regional airport · few flights31k passengers boarded in 2025
- 5 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the King County Sheriff's Office, which covers Bryn Mawr-Skyway, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
166.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
984.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by King County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 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.
29 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
King County, county-wide
Bryn Mawr-Skyway is less than 1% 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 Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 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
Bryn Mawr-Skyway is less than 1% 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
Bryn Mawr-Skyway has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.7"
Annual Snowfall
6.3"
Hot Days/Year
4
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
153
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 37°F | 4.93" |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.21" |
| Mar | 55°F | 40°F | 3.74" |
| Apr | 60°F | 43°F | 2.83" |
| May | 66°F | 49°F | 1.86" |
| Jun | 71°F | 54°F | 1.47" |
| Jul | 77°F | 58°F | 0.60" |
| Aug | 78°F | 57°F | 0.89" |
| Sep | 72°F | 53°F | 1.53" |
| Oct | 61°F | 46°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 52°F | 40°F | 5.61" |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 4.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bryn Mawr-Skyway's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Renton
Highline Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Burien
Seattle VA Medical Center (va Puget Sound Healthcare System)
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Seattle
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.
Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Bryn Mawr-Skyway's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 37.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bryn Mawr-Skyway (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
11.5 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)
Public · 2-year · 4,965 students · in-state tuition $5,172 · 47% graduate · median earnings $54,621 (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 · 3,838 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 41% graduate · median earnings $54,850 (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, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Bryn Mawr-Skyway has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
8 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
51 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
54 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
70 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
80 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bryn Mawr-Skyway
Skyway Library
7614 S 126th Street, Seattle
Cities Near Bryn Mawr-Skyway
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bryn Mawr-Skyway?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bryn Mawr-Skyway FAQ
Is Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington affordable?⌄
Bryn Mawr-Skyway's median rent is $1,760/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $90,969/year. Median home value is $655,200.
Is Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington safe?⌄
Bryn Mawr-Skyway is policed by the King County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 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 985 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington?⌄
King County, which includes Bryn Mawr-Skyway, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Bryn Mawr-Skyway is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,760/month and median household income is $90,969/year. The median home value is $655,200. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Bryn Mawr-Skyway is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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