Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,529 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 966.9 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.56% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.1 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,635 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Union Hill-Novelty Hill grew by 29.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,529 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.0% of residents. That is 0.6 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,640 15.5% -5.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,638 24.0% +0.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,083 21.6% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,764 16.0% -0.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.3% of the people living in Union Hill-Novelty Hill and men 49.7%.
- Women 50.3% Washington 49.7%
- Men 49.7% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $184,178 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.22% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is about 88% higher than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $826,184 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,587 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.6% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is about 26.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,587 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Union Hill-Novelty Hill spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 216 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.9 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.8 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 216 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,688 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 42.6% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,915 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Union Hill-Novelty Hill is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70.7% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Union Hill-Novelty Hill has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 7.3% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.5% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA Compared With Nearby Cities
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA is the smallest of the 4 cities compared here, 23,529 residents against a local median of 59,678. Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these cities turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is commute, 10% above the local median at 25.9 min against 23.6 min. Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA has the 3rd lowest commute of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA | 23,529 | $184,178 #3/4 | $826,184 #3/4 | 25.9 min #3/4 |
| Sammamish, WA | 59,678 | $206,707 | $884,864 | 27.9 min |
| Cottage Lake, WA | 24,620 | $200,961 | $2,234,034 | 23.6 min |
| Redmond, WA | 71,994 | $160,130 | $656,083 | 18.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington.
How big is Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington by population?
About 23,529 people live in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington, in 8,635 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 42.1, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?
Averaged over its land area, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington has 967 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 11 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington?
The median home costs 4.5 times the median household income ($826,184 against $184,178), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,587 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington have a college degree?
70.7% of adults in Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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