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Seattle, WA

Aggregated across 26 ZIP codes in Seattle.

Population: 758,766 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Seattle, WA is $859,267 — down 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $822,169 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,316/month. 112 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with avalanche, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$859,267

Median home value

-2.2%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$859,267
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+1.6%
10-year appreciation
+41.8%
All-time peak (2018-08)
$958,664
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$822,169
Median list price
$852,324
Median price per sqft
$548
1-year sale-price change
-4.4%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
42
For-sale inventory
2,712
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
872

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,316/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,278/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,358/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,747/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,595/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,227/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
112
Elementary schools
73
Middle schools
12
High schools
24
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Seattle School District No. 1, Summit Public School: Sierra, Highline School District
Schools include
Lowell Elementary School, Tops K-8 School, Daniel Bagley Elementary School, B F Day Elementary School, Green Lake Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A06
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Harbor Island (Lead) (0.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.9°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
50.7°F
Annual precipitation
45.7 in
Annual snowfall
13.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
217
Days with Moderate air quality
142
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
161

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
257
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
157,625
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,690

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
90
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (0 mi)
National parks include
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
721
Nearest airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER, SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER / CHERRY HILL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,092 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
44.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.5%
Median annual property tax
$7,366
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
83.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,282,761
Average weekly wage
$2,389
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,030

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SeattleState medianUS median
Median home value$859,267$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$822,169$510,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,316/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,366$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Seattle, WA?
$859,267.
What is the median sale price in Seattle, WA?
$822,169.
How long do homes take to sell in Seattle, WA?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in Seattle, WA?
Typical rent: $2,316/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Seattle, WA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Seattle, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A06; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Seattle, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Seattle, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Seattle, WA?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Harbor Island (Lead), 0.7 mi.
How many schools serve Seattle, WA?
112 schools (73 elementary, 12 middle, 24 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Seattle, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Seattle, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Seattle, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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