Demographic comparison of survey respondents and U.S. census data for study area (2006–2008 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau).
| Homeowner land-use survey | American community survey | |
|---|---|---|
| Population surveyed | Seattle single-family residential homeowners | All homeowners in Seattle (single family and multi-family) |
| Race | 88.2% white | 81.7% white |
| Age | mean = 51 years | Most common age bracket (24.8%) is 45–54 |
| Education | 38% bachelors degree 43.9% graduate or professional degree | 66.7% have bachelors degree or higher |
| Residency | Average time lived in current home = 14.6 years | 45.7% moved into their home in 2000 or later |