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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):

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

Comparative Profile of SeaTac, WA

Comparing Seatac 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity810
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Women57
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better57
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work77
Short Commute Times55
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime23

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