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Normandy Park, WA


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Normandy Park, Washington

Normandy Park, Washington, in King county, is 6 miles NW of Kent, Washington (center to center) and 11 miles S of Seattle, Washington. About 6,392 people people live in Normandy Park.

The People and Families of Normandy Park

In Normandy Park, about 69% of adults are married. Homes in Normandy Park tend to contain married couples.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Normandy Park had a median family income of $78,102. Overall, families in Normandy Park are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Normandy Park does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the city tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that Normandy Park is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,054) in Normandy Park than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Normandy Park Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Normandy Park, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Washington.

Commuting

In Normandy Park, 90% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Normandy Park is the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 7%Normandy Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Normandy Park Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Normandy Park People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Normandy Park Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Normandy Park Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Normandy Park College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Normandy Park Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Normandy Park Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Normandy Park, WA

Comparing Normandy Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women910
Male Share of the Population63
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built43
People Living Alone43
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime68
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