How Does Seattle, WA Spend Tax Money?
Seattle, WA spends $34,463 per resident, with total expenditures of $25.3B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($3,923/person), Education ($1,461/person), Health ($1,131/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (61/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $25.3B |
| Per Capita Spending | $34,463 |
| Total Revenue | $56.5B |
| Total Debt | $808.1M |
| Population | 734,603 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 61/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$3,923/person
Education$1,461/person
Health$1,131/person
Fire Protection$210/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.