What are the schools like in Bothell, WA?

Bothell is served primarily by Northshore School District. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What is the median household income in Bothell?

The median household income in Bothell, WA is $127,944 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Bothell, WA?

Bothell has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 76.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.8 inches.

Bothell, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bothell, WA affordable or expensive?

Bothell's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bothell is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $796,900 and the median rent is $2,174 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bothell, WA?

Bothell has a violent crime rate of 110.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1368.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bothell, WA a Good Place to Live?

Bothell is a small city of 47,917 in Washington, with a median household income of $127,944 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Bothell stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Bothell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bothell city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.0

Bothell's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bothell costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bothell, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$796,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,174	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$127,944	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bothell's violent crime rate is 110.0 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

110.0 /100k

Property Crime

1368.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bothell is served primarily by Northshore School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bothell, WA	National Avg
School District	Northshore School District	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	56.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bothell sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 76.5°F in July, with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation and 3.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bothell, WA
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	76.5°F
Annual Precipitation	45.2"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bothell, WA	National Avg
Population	47,917	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	18.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bothell East, WA 2 mi Kenmore, WA 3 mi Bothell West, WA 3 mi Woodinville, WA 3 mi Brier, WA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Bothell

Bothell, WA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

98011 98021

Bothell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bothell, WA affordable or expensive?

Bothell's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bothell roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $796,900 and median rent is $2,174/month.

What is the crime rate in Bothell, WA?

Bothell's violent crime rate is 110.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1368.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bothell?

Public schools in Bothell are operated by Northshore School District. The district has 23 elementary, 6 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 56.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bothell, WA a good place to live?

Bothell, WA has a population of 47,917, a median household income of $127,944, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bothell?

Bothell averages 47.4°F in January and 76.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches with about 3.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bothell?

Bothell, WA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 98011, 98021.

What is the population of Bothell?

The population of Bothell, Washington is 47,917 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bothell?

Key numbers for living in Bothell: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $796,900, median household income $127,944, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bothell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.