Clyde Hill, WA

Clyde Hill, Washington

Clyde Hill, Washington, in King county, is 2 miles NW of Bellevue, Washington (center to center) and 5 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is conveniently located inside the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,890 people in Clyde Hill.

The People and Families of Clyde Hill

In Clyde Hill, about 77% of adults are married. Many folks in Clyde Hill are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Clyde Hill had a median family income of $150,237. Clyde Hill has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Clyde Hill living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Clyde Hill. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($18,900) in Clyde Hill. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Clyde Hill.

Clyde Hill Housing

Approximately 96% of housing in Clyde Hill is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Clyde Hill, 87% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Clyde Hill than other cities.

High Points

Clyde Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 8%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Clyde Hill, WA

Comparing Clyde Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Clyde Hill Almanac

Clyde Hill Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Clyde Hill Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Clyde Hill residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Clyde Hill, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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