Wealthiest areas in Washington state?

August 17, 2007 6:59 PM

Which are the top five wealthiest neighborhoods in Seattle or top five wealthiest cities in Washington?

Hi, I'm trying to plan a business and it would need a wealthy clientel to support it. So, I thought I'd start by following the money trail. Any suggestions appreciated.

posted by Bob Dobbs to work & money (7 comments total)

Here you go - Top ZIP codes in Washington based on median household income
posted by Diddly at 7:25 PM on August 17, 2007 [1 favorite has favorites]

Your wealthiest neighborhoods in the Seattle area aren't going to be in Seattle, but in the Eastside suburbs, i.e., Clyde Hill, Yarrow Point, Hunts Point, Mercer Island, and Medina. Bill Gates, for example, lives in Medina.
posted by kindall at 7:34 PM on August 17, 2007

58-page detailed reports on every populated place in Washington

Cheat sheet from Wikipedia
posted by mdonley at 7:35 PM on August 17, 2007

Looking at the zip code list that Diddly posted, the top 5 that are actually inside Seattle are in these neighborhoods:

1. Highlands (98177)
   
2. Broadmoor (98122)
   
3. Magnolia (98199)
   
4. Ravenna / Wedgwood (98115)
   
5. Fauntleroy (98136)
   

posted by mbrubeck at 6:36 AM on August 18, 2007

Also consider Woodway in Snohomish County. It borders King County
posted by slowstarter at 12:45 PM on August 18, 2007

Just go over to Bellevue and wander around in a progressively larger circle.
posted by blacklite at 1:17 PM on August 18, 2007

thank you everybody!
posted by Bob Dobbs at 11:39 PM on August 25, 2007