The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98126 sells for about $798,000, or $624 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 9 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,802 a month.
ZIP 98126 — Seattle
The 98126 housing market shows resilience with a median price of $798K, reflecting a 9.3% year-over-year increase despite broader regional softening. High demand and low inventory continue to drive competitive conditions, with homes selling quickly at 101% of list price.
This area is well-suited for families and professionals seeking a balance between urban access and neighborhood-oriented living, offering a more residential feel than the city core.
Median prices moved up 9.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 9 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.0% · poverty 9.3% — 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 6.6%/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 6.0%/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 98126, King County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the West Seattle area are generally considered moderate, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime. Trends remain consistent with broader Seattle urban patterns.
Schools serving the 98126 area are part of the Seattle Public Schools district, with performance ratings varying significantly by individual school site.
The area faces standard Pacific Northwest risks, including potential for seismic activity and localized heavy rain events, with insurance premiums reflecting regional wildfire and flood risk profiles.
Development is driven by proximity to the West Seattle Junction and ongoing infrastructure projects, including transit-oriented improvements and residential densification.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on local millage rates, which include state, county, city, and school district levies; Washington State does not impose a personal income tax.
Commuters typically rely on the West Seattle Bridge or water taxi services to reach Downtown Seattle, with transit times heavily dependent on bridge traffic and peak-hour congestion.
The ZIP features significant access to Lincoln Park, Alki Beach, and various greenbelts, providing extensive trail networks and waterfront recreational opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by high demand due to the area's proximity to downtown, with a mix of single-family rentals and newer multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Seattle tech and maritime sectors, with significant employment hubs located in nearby Downtown and SODO.
Ongoing residential infill and transit-oriented development projects are concentrated near major arterial corridors.
Parcels are subject to Seattle Public Schools and various utility district assessments.
Insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional wildfire and seismic risk factors.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.114.4 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade49.7 mi
- Seattle Children's Museum4.33.3 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.72.2 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.53.3 mi
- Lumen Field4.62.4 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.73.2 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.19.6 mi
- Space Needle4.63.3 mi
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- Westfield Southcenter4.49.7 mi
- Woodland Park Zoo4.66.5 mi
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- Gas Works Park4.75.1 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.85.4 mi
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- Museum of Pop Culture4.53.3 mi
- Gas Works Park4.75.1 mi
- Kerry Park4.83.7 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.78.1 mi
- Discovery Park4.86.2 mi
- Seward Park4.85.7 mi
- Pier 664.52.7 mi
- Shilshole Bay Marina4.67.6 mi
- Fishermen's Terminal4.65.5 mi
- Elliott Bay Marina Inc4.63.8 mi
- Seattle Yacht Club4.65.7 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.19.6 mi
- Interbay Golf Center4.54.7 mi
- Bill Wright Golf Complex At Jefferson Park4.33.2 mi
- Jackson Park Golf Course4.110.8 mi
- The Golf Club at Newcastle4.411.1 mi
- Bellevue Square4.58.4 mi
- Pike Place Market4.62.7 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.49.7 mi
- University Village4.66.9 mi
- Uwajimaya Seattle4.62.6 mi
- Paine Field4.723.3 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.49.8 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.54.2 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.63.9 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.513.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large waterfront park with trails and beach access.
Central commercial hub with restaurants and retail.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.