Seatac is a mid-sized community of roughly 30,000 residents in Washington, with a price point above the national middle.
| State | Washington |
|---|---|
| Population | 30,000 |
| Median home value | $440,000 |
| Active listings | 55 |
| Median across Washington communities we track | $450,000 |
The Seatac housing market
At $440,000, the median home value tracks closely with the median across the 17 Washington communities we cover — this is a mid-market address for the state.
Roughly 55 active listings at last count. That is enough to compare alternatives but not enough to be casual about a property you actually want.
Search homes in Seatac
Current listings for Seatac are maintained on the following site:
- Homes for sale in Seatac — seatachomesforsale.com
These are external sites operated independently of 1PropertyHub. We do not control their listings, pricing, or availability, and we are not a party to any transaction arising from them.
Buying in Seatac
Above the national middle, property tax and insurance become a larger share of the monthly payment than buyers expect. Model the full payment, not just principal and interest.
Before you make an offer, work out what the monthly payment actually looks like at this price level. Our mortgage calculator includes property tax, insurance, and mortgage insurance rather than just principal and interest, and the affordability calculator solves backwards from your income to a purchase price a lender would support. If you are weighing a purchase against continuing to rent, the rent vs buy calculator accounts for transaction costs on both ends.
Investing in Seatac
For rental investors, the questions here are rent-to-price ratio, the property tax burden, insurance cost, and the depth of the tenant pool at this population size. Underwrite with honest vacancy, management, maintenance, and capital reserves rather than rent minus mortgage — see our cash flow calculator and the rental underwriting guide. Verify short-term rental rules with the municipality before assuming any STR strategy will be permitted.
Nearby communities in Washington
- University Place, WA
- Walla Walla, WA
- Bainbridge Island, WA
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Bremerton, WA
- Puyallup, WA
- Burien, WA
- Shoreline, WA
Frequently asked questions
What is the median home value in Seatac, WA?
The median home value in Seatac is approximately $440,000. At $440,000, the median home value tracks closely with the median across the 17 Washington communities we cover — this is a mid-market address for the state. Values move with the market and vary widely by neighborhood, condition, and lot — treat this as a starting point and verify against recent closed sales before pricing an offer.
How many homes are for sale in Seatac?
There were roughly 55 active listings at last count. Roughly 55 active listings at last count. That is enough to compare alternatives but not enough to be casual about a property you actually want. For current inventory, see Homes for sale in Seatac.
What should I know before buying in Seatac?
Above the national middle, property tax and insurance become a larger share of the monthly payment than buyers expect. Model the full payment, not just principal and interest. Beyond the property itself, confirm the property tax rate and any exemptions with the county assessor, and get an insurance quote before you are under contract — both vary far more by location than buyers expect. Our Washington state guide covers closing practice and property law.