City safety & data profile

Union Hill-Novelty HillWA

Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA is a 19K-resident city in King County with a median household income of $185,369.

King County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Union Hill-Novelty Hill, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $1,218,500.

Data updated 2026-07-19

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$185,369
Median income
$1,218,500
Median home
5.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Union Hill-Novelty Hill

Union Hill-Novelty Hill posts a median household income higher than 97% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 3%
by median income, US cities

Where Union Hill-Novelty Hill income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$185,369 Top 3% higher than 97% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA beyond the headline numbers

Union Hill-Novelty Hill sits inside King County, Washington, at roughly 47.68°N, -122.03°W. Population 18,805, $185,369 median household income. Median home value $1,218,500, median rent $2,556. Poverty rate 5.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Union Hill-Novelty Hill's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 29.5%, then short sleep duration at 26.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Union Hill-Novelty Hill from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,805
Union Hill-Novelty Hill
Median Income
$185,369
+173% vs avg
Median Home Value
$1,218,500
+435% vs avg
Median Age
43.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (King County) - Union Hill-Novelty Hill's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.3M+16%
Median Income
$124,746+74%
Median Home Value
$859,900+128%
Poverty Rate
8.6%-25%
Unemployment
4.8%-38%

Economics

Economics indicators for Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$2,556/mo
Poverty Rate
5.7% -60% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 71.7%
Work From Home 44.7%
Public Transit 2%

Population

White 57.5%
African American 2.3%
Asian 29.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
29.5%
Short Sleep Duration
26.5%
Obesity
20.4%
Binge Drinking
14.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
11.7%
Physical Inactivity
11.7%
Current Asthma
9.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
9.1%
Diabetes
7.6%
Current Smoking
5.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 77.3%
Annual Checkup 74.8%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
4.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
4.2%
Stroke
2.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA? ▼
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has a population of 18,805 people, located in King County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill? ▼
The median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA is $185,369 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.7%.
What is the median home value in Union Hill-Novelty Hill? ▼
The median home value in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA is $1,218,500. Median rent is $2,556/month.
What are the top health concerns in Union Hill-Novelty Hill? ▼
The top health indicators in Union Hill-Novelty Hill include High Blood Pressure (29.5%), Short Sleep Duration (26.5%), Obesity (20.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Union Hill-Novelty Hill? ▼
The median age in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA is 43.9 years. 71.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA is located in King County, Washington. With a population of 19K and a $185,369 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Union Hill-Novelty Hill area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Union Hill-Novelty Hill's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (King County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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