Housing & Real Estate — Seattle, Washington
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 382,933 |
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| Occupied | 353,019 |
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| Vacant | 29,914 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 156,194 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 196,825 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $938,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,003,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,998/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $7,337/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 19.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 35.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 82,774 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 46,412 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 27,608 |
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| Built before 1960 | 151,254 |
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| Median Year Built | 1973 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
