Seattle, WA

Metro area in Washington · Updated Jan 2026

Median Home Value

$729,789

↓ -1.5%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$2,183/mo

↑ +2.2%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

3.6%

Average yield

5-Year Appreciation

+27.8%

Income Needed to Buy

$181,380

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

7,854

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

27.9

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.1%

3 Months

↑ +0.1%

5-Year Price Trend

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