Seatac, WA

SeaTac, Washington

Introduction to SeaTac, Washington

SeaTac, Washington, in King county, is 5 miles W of Renton, Washington (center to center) and 10 miles S of Seattle, Washington. The city is included in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 25,496 people lived in SeaTac.

SeaTac History

The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport opened to commercial traffic in the 1940s. The city of SeaTac was named after this airport. The name is a combination of the city’s location between Seattle and Tacoma. The community was officially incorporated on February 28, 1990. SeaTac is the location of several murders committed by “The Green River Killer” during the early and mid 1980s.

SeaTac and nearby Attractions

• Eastside Heritage Center - Winters House
• Cambodian Cultural Museum and Killing Fields Memorial
• Lora Lake
• Sunset Park
• Tyee Valley Golf Course
• Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden

Things To Do In SeaTac

While in SeaTac, one can visit the Eastside Heritage Center-Winters House and see local artifact and also use the facility’s public research center. The Cambodian Cultural Museum and Killing Fields Memorial, Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, and Museum of Flight are all within easy access of the city. The Hub Shopping Center is the ideal destination for those who love to shop. The city also has several beautiful lakes and reservoirs that are worth visiting. In addition, SeaTac hosts the International Festival every year. This festival draws crowds from neighboring towns and cities.

SeaTac Transportation

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is within 1 mile of the city.

SeaTac Higher Education

Residents of SeaTac can enroll at the local Bryman College. Other institutes nearby include Seattle Community College-South Campus, Renton Technical College, and Seattle University.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of SeaTac, WA

Comparing Seatac 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
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Seatac Almanac

Seatac Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Seatac Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, SeaTac, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Seatac High Schools (2004)

TYEE HIGH SCHOOL
4424 S 188TH ST
206-433-2341
A Title I school.
Serves 1,240 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Seatac Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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