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Bothell, WA

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Bothell, WA

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 58
Population48,610
Foreign Born12.1%
Population Density3,565people per mi²
Median Age38.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

242/100

142% above national average

F

The Real Cost of Living in Bothell, Washington

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $37k$69k
Comfortable $144k$212k
Luxury $211k+$328k+
Elite (Top 5%) $249k+$385k+
Affordability Ratio

62%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean96%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
15
Poor
1
Negative
2

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

3.7mi

Airport

SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International

23mi

Post Office

USPS — Bothell, WA

0.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf9Nearest 2.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 3.8 mi
Marina9Nearest 2.9 mi
Winery20Nearest 1.9 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 11.2 mi
Gun Range7Nearest 1.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$132k+3.4%
76% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.9M
192% above US avg
College Educated
58.6%
67% above US avg
WFH
30.2%
111% above US avg
Homeownership
63.2%
3% below US avg
Median Home
$871k
209% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 87% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−45.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−33.8%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.15 / 1k Residents68% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.32 / 1k Residents82% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−57.8%
Burglary
1.35 / 1k Residents54% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.68 / 1k Residents41% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.78 / 1k Residents66% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+15Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Bothell, Washington
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (55% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season202 days309 frost-free
Annual Rainfall51.6"
Elevation302 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor13 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,565/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak15 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Heat Wave, Avalanche, Tsunami
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 85 mi · coast 13 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$1.7B/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySeattle737k people are 13 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSEA23 mi away
Distance to State Capital60 miOlympia, WA
Nearest Prison11 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:16:35.000Z

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