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Union Hill-Novelty Hill.
Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Union Hill-Novelty Hill is a community of 23,272 people in Washington. The median household income is $185,369, median rent runs about $2,556 per month, and median home values are around $1,218,500. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Union Hill-Novelty Hill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
32.6%
Broadband Internet
98.3%
of households
Population Growth
+5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Union Hill-Novelty Hill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Union Hill-Novelty Hill, the largest foreign-born group is from India (40.7%), and 13.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
20.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.8%
of households
Married Couples
73.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.75
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 45% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
In Union Hill-Novelty Hill, rent runs 45% above the WA average, and home values are 116% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
83.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Union Hill-Novelty Hill and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in King County, which includes Union Hill-Novelty Hill, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Union Hill-Novelty Hill: King County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
King County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Union Hill-Novelty Hill is about 1% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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
Commute28.4 min avg
How Union Hill-Novelty Hill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Union Hill-Novelty Hill, most residents drive alone to work (48%), and 60% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
Regional airport · few flights31k passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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
Union Hill-Novelty Hill is about 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill, 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
Union Hill-Novelty Hill is about 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
Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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
47.4"
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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Uninsured
1.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Union Hill-Novelty Hill's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Kirkland
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Bellevue
Bhc Fairfax Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.7 mi away · Kirkland
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.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Union Hill-Novelty Hill's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 71.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
71.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Union Hill-Novelty Hill (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
13 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)
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
9.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,457 students · in-state tuition $13,472 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (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 · 1,032 students · in-state tuition $5,295 · 43% graduate · median earnings $65,772 (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, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Union Hill-Novelty Hill has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
15 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
48 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
59 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
75 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
77 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Library Express @ Redmond Ridge
10735 Cedar Park Crescent Ne, Redmond
Cities Near Union Hill-Novelty Hill
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Union Hill-Novelty Hill FAQ
Is Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington affordable?⌄
Union Hill-Novelty Hill's median rent is $2,556/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $185,369/year. Median home value is $1,218,500.
Is Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington safe?⌄
Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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 Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?⌄
King County, which includes Union Hill-Novelty Hill, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,556/month and median household income is $185,369/year. The median home value is $1,218,500. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Union Hill-Novelty Hill 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