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Ames Lake, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Ames Lake, WA (King County) — Census median home value $1,069,900, county listing prices down about 4.0% over the past year. Market data for Ames Lake houses and the broader area.
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Ames Lake, WA is in King County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Ames Lake and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 1,138, with a median household income of $157,500. Census data puts Ames Lake houses at a median value of $1,069,900 (all owner-occupied homes); King County's current median listing price runs $850,000, down about 4.0% over the past year.
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Market overview
Ames Lake housing market
Ames Lake is in King County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ames Lake and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,069,900
Population (Census ACS)
1,138
Median household income
$157,500
County price trend (2025)
0.89% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Ames Lake market snapshot
Population
1,138
County
King County
Median Household Income
$157,500
Median Home Value (city)
$1,069,900
Median Listing Price (King County)
$850,000
Median Gross Rent
$-666,666,666/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ames Lake's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,069,900. Separately, King County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $850,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
King County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.89% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Ames Lake has an estimated population of 1,138 and a median household income of $157,500, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Ames Lake's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly -5079365% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Ames Lake
County guide: King County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Ames Lake.
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Nearby communities include Carnation, Union Hill-Novelty Hill, Sammamish, Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Fall City, Duvall, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Redmond, Cottage Lake, Bellevue, Beaux Arts Village, Newcastle, Clyde Hill, Mirrormont, Yarrow Point.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: High Bridge (~11.8 mi), Maltby (~13.4 mi), Monroe (~15.6 mi), Bothell East (~15.8 mi), Clearview (~16.0 mi), Cathcart (~16.5 mi), Woods Creek (~17.0 mi), Monroe North (~17.3 mi), Mill Creek East (~17.5 mi), Bothell West (~17.6 mi), Sultan (~17.9 mi), Silver Firs (~18.1 mi), Brier (~18.2 mi), North Sultan (~18.3 mi), Chain Lake (~18.6 mi), Alderwood Manor (~18.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Ames Lake data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
1,138
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,069,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$157,500
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.89%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$850,000
Census place type
CDP
County
King County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.60 sq mi
Census GEOID
5301920
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Ames Lake
Schools
Seattle School District No. 1 — 109 schools, 51,238 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. King addresses may be served by Seattle School District No. 1, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Ames Lake FAQ
What are houses worth in Ames Lake, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ames Lake at $1,069,900. King County's current median listing price runs $850,000, down about 4.0% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Ames Lake, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Ames Lake, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,069,900. Active listing prices in King County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Ames Lake, WA?
Ames Lake houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding King County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Ames Lake, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ames Lake's population at approximately 1,138.
What's the median rent in Ames Lake, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ames Lake at approximately $-666,666,666 per month.
What is the median household income in Ames Lake, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ames Lake at approximately $157,500.
Is the Ames Lake housing market growing?
King County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.89% annual change in 2025.
Is Ames Lake, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Ames Lake's median home value at about 6.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly -5079365% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Ames Lake, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Seattle School District No. 1 for many Ames Lake addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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