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Learn about the people, housing, costs and businesses in Seattle, Washington
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FHA, VA, Conventional & Jumbo · Purchase & Refi rates in Seattle.
True all-in cost — P&I, taxes, insurance & utilities for homes in Seattle.
Find and compare lenders active near Seattle.
FEMA flood zones and flood insurance estimates for Seattle.
Seismic risk and earthquake insurance estimates for Seattle.
Wildfire exposure and insurance estimates for Seattle.
As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for Seattle is approximately 6.473% (6.520% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for SeattleThe median home value in Seattle is $923k. The median monthly rent is $2,102. Annual property taxes average $7k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Seattle have increased 4.1% over the past two years. This represents moderate growth. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $2,335/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $100k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Seattle is $131k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Seattle are public administration (25%) and healthcare (19%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.