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  • City in Washington
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Seattle
#3 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Washington
  • 1,060 reviews
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    Seattle Real Estate Market

    Housing
    C minus
    Based on home values, property taxes, housing costs, local schools, and more.
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Real Estate Costs

    Median Home Value
    $767,500
    National
    $244,900
    Home Values
    • <$50k
      1%
    • $50-$99k
      0%
    • $100-$199k
      1%
    • $200-$399k
      9%
    • $400-$749k
      37%
    • $750k+
      52%
    Median Rent
    $1,801
    National
    $1,163
    Monthly Rent
    • <$500
      5%
    • $500-$999
      6%
    • $1,000-$1,499
      22%
    • $1,500-$1,999
      28%
    • $2,000+
      39%
    9%
    of residents say housing is affordable. 1,147 responses

    Home Quality

    Poll
    60%
    of residents say the exterior quality of homes is good or excellent. 93 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of residents say the interior quality of homes is good or excellent. 93 responses
    55%
    of residents say there is a good variety of homes. 93 responses
    70%
    of residents say there are a few vacant or abandoned properties here and there. 93 responses
    18%
    of residents say that parking is readily available. 93 responses
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    Homes in Seattle have a median value of $767,500. The median rent price in Seattle is $1,801 and most residents rent their homes. Seattle is very walkable, and there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks nearby.
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