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Thinking About The Seattle, WA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Seattle. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

76/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

1,239,556

Median Home

$817K

Median Income

$112K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 1,239,556, Seattle is a major WA city. Median household income is $112K with homes valued around $817K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Seattle, WA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$817K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

46%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 65 ZIP codes in Seattle, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

98115

Area Stats

Pop: 54,457

Home Value: $985K

98103

Area Stats

Pop: 51,878

Home Value: $970K

98133

Area Stats

Pop: 50,921

Home Value: $691K

98105

Area Stats

Pop: 50,302

Home Value: $1.3M

98118

Area Stats

Seattle Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Lynnwood Area

Home: $660K8 mi away

Bellevue Area

Home: $1.9M8 mi away

Olympia Area

Home: $466K51 mi away

Lacey Area

Home: $358K52 mi away

Spokane Area

Home: $289K228 mi away

Livability Grades

How Seattle stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 65 most populated zip codes for Seattle and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.