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New homes in Seattle.
Seattle's Eastside, including Bellevue, Redmond, and Kirkland, became one of the most expensive suburban tech corridors in the United States, with Microsoft and Amazon driving median prices in Bellevue above $1.2 million.
New construction is most active in southern King County and Snohomish County, with homes from $550,000 to $800,000 in emerging residential communities.
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At a glance
Seattle market snapshot
Median Home Price
$650,000
Median Rent
$2,100
Market Trend
Cooling
Cost of Living Index
127
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What makes Seattle different
New Construction
New construction is most active in southern King County and Snohomish County, with homes from $550,000 to $800,000 in emerging residential communities.
Why People Move Here
Amazon and Microsoft tech economy and no state income tax and Pacific Northwest outdoor lifestyle and international tech workforce
Schools
Bellevue School District consistently ranks as one of Washington highest-performing districts making Bellevue, Sammamish, and Redmond most sought-after family markets on Eastside.
Top Neighborhoods
Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell, Sammamish, Issaquah, Renton, Kent, and Federal Way
Major Employers
Amazon global headquarters in Seattle and Microsoft global headquarters in Redmond and Boeing Puget Sound manufacturing and Costco global headquarters in Issaquah
Local life
Life in Seattle
Schools
Seattle School District No. 1 serves the area — 109 schools, 51,238 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data.
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Common questions
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Is Seattle a good place to buy a home?
Seattle offers Amazon and Microsoft tech employment and no Washington state income tax and Pacific Northwest lifestyle, though prices among highest in country outside California.
What is the median home price in Seattle?
The median home price in Seattle is approximately $650,000 with variation from Bellevue and Sammamish above $900,000 to more accessible Renton and south King County.
Which Seattle suburbs have the most new construction?
Renton, Kent, Auburn, Bothell, and Marysville lead Seattle metro in new construction offering more accessible prices than Eastside tech corridor.
Is Seattle good for real estate investors?
Seattle tech workforce and no state income tax on rental income and consistent population growth support long-term rental demand particularly near Amazon and Microsoft.
What is driving Seattle housing market?
Amazon continued expansion and Microsoft Redmond campus and Boeing presence and Washington no-income-tax advantage attract domestic and international tech workers sustaining demand.
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