The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98070 sells for about $923,000, or $481 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 98070 — Vashon
The Vashon Island market remains stable with high median prices driven by limited inventory and strong demand for rural, island-based living. While sales volume is low, the market maintains a high sale-to-list ratio, indicating that well-priced homes continue to attract interest despite the logistical challenges of island commuting.
This ZIP is best suited for remote workers, retirees, and families seeking a quiet, rural island lifestyle who are willing to manage the logistical requirements of ferry-dependent commuting.
Median prices moved up 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 22.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
39% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 6.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98070, King County WA
Vashon Island generally experiences low crime rates compared to the broader King County region, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools in the Vashon Island School District are generally well-regarded, providing a small-town educational environment with strong community support.
The area faces risks related to windstorms, potential seismic activity, and limited emergency access due to its island geography, which influences insurance premiums.
Economic momentum is driven by a mix of remote workers, local small businesses, and tourism, with limited large-scale industrial development due to the island's rural character.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on the total assessed value of land and improvements, with rates determined by local levies and state school funding requirements.
Commuting to the Seattle employment core requires a ferry transit, making it a significant factor in daily travel time and reliability.
The area features extensive natural amenities including Point Robinson Park, numerous hiking trails, public beaches, and a rural landscape conducive to cycling and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is tight with limited inventory, often influenced by seasonal demand and a significant presence of long-term residential rentals rather than short-term vacation units.
The local economy is anchored by small-scale agriculture, arts, tourism, and a high concentration of remote professionals working for Seattle-based tech firms.
Transportation is heavily reliant on the Washington State Ferries system connecting Vashon to West Seattle and Tacoma.
Development is strictly managed by rural zoning regulations, limiting large-scale commercial or residential expansion.
King County Department of Assessments manages property valuations, utilizing annual physical inspections and market-based mass appraisal models.
Parcels are subject to Vashon Island School District, King County Fire District 13, and various local water and sewer utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the island's isolation, wildfire risk in wooded areas, and wind exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98070 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.911.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.110.5 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.311.2 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade410.5 mi
- Dave & Buster's3.912.8 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.714.2 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.515.7 mi
- Lumen Field4.614.4 mi
- Washington State Fair Event Center4.317.4 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.715.6 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.410.4 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.811 mi
- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium4.57.5 mi
- Lincoln Park4.89.1 mi
- Point Defiance Park4.77.5 mi
- Pike Place Market4.615.1 mi
- Gas Works Park4.717.6 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.811 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.715.7 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.515.8 mi
- Lincoln Park4.89.1 mi
- Point Defiance Park4.77.5 mi
- Kubota Garden4.711.9 mi
- Dash Point State Park4.57.1 mi
- Point Ruston4.77.7 mi
- Tacoma Yacht Club4.77.3 mi
- Point Defiance Marina4.77.3 mi
- City of Des Moines Marina4.56.4 mi
- Tyee Marina4.18 mi
- Gig Harbor Marina & Boatyard4.67.6 mi
- Riverbend Golf Complex4.29.7 mi
- West Seattle Golf Course4.311.5 mi
- Foster Golf Links4.110.7 mi
- McCormick Woods Golf Club4.312.3 mi
- Rainier Golf and Country Club4.610 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.410.4 mi
- The Outlet Collection Seattle4.212.9 mi
- WinCo Foods4.411.6 mi
- Kent Station Shopping Center4.410.9 mi
- Fred Meyer4.17.9 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.48.2 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.511.7 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.616.4 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.526 mi
- The Club SEA2.78 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features a historic lighthouse and public beach access.
Extensive trail network for hiking and mountain biking.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).