Best Neighborhoods in Seattle, Washington

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35
Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$855k
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
41.9%
Homeowners
35.8
Median Age
King County
County

Citywide median sale price $854,593: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

Seattle neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

West Seattle
$850k median · 1323 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 8/10
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Central Seattle
$975k median · 1007 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Northeast Seattle
$1.1M median · 712 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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East Hill
$685k median · 705 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Northwest Seattle
$860k median · 678 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Ballard
$939k median · 661 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026 · School 7/10
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Seattle

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
Downtown Seattle$517k–
Picnic Point-North Lynnwood$605k–
Benson$620k–

All Neighborhoods in Seattle

Downtown Seattle
$517k · 492 sales
Picnic Point-North Lynnwood
$605k · 280 sales
Benson
$620k · 200 sales
Paine Field-Lake Stickney
$654k · 271 sales
Highlands
$670k · 233 sales
Delridge
$674k · 424 sales
East Sunnyside
$675k · 259 sales
East Hill
$685k · 705 sales
Meridian
$687k · 222 sales
Fremont
$705k · 158 sales
Northgate
$742k · 417 sales
Greenwood
$747k · 276 sales
Beacon Hill
$755k · 290 sales
Silver Lake
$755k · 214 sales
Rainier Valley
$775k · 554 sales
Adams
$776k · 193 sales
Seattle Hill-Silver Firs
$811k · 588 sales
Lake City
$828k · 336 sales
Central Area
$844k · 484 sales
West Seattle
$850k · 1323 sales
Northwest Seattle
$860k · 678 sales
Lawton Park
$880k · 155 sales
Broadway
$890k · 212 sales
North Central
$930k · 650 sales
Ballard
$939k · 661 sales
Capitol Hill
$945k · 321 sales
Central Seattle
$975k · 1007 sales
North Admiral
$1.0M · 209 sales
Wallingford
$1.0M · 251 sales
Queen Anne
$1.1M · 491 sales
Northeast Seattle
$1.1M · 712 sales
Finn Hill
$1.1M · 197 sales
Stevens
$1.3M · 150 sales
Lake Hills
$1.3M · 196 sales
Magnolia
$1.3M · 355 sales

Other area pages on this site. These places are not in Redfin’s Seattle neighborhood list; their figures come from an earlier snapshot and are not ranked.

Admiral
$836k · not in Redfin’s list
Alki
$844k · not in Redfin’s list
Bellevue
$755k · not in Redfin’s list
Belltown
$510k · not in Redfin’s list
Central District
$892k · not in Redfin’s list
Columbia City
$750k · not in Redfin’s list
Eastlake
$972k · not in Redfin’s list
First Hill
$560k · not in Redfin’s list
Georgetown
$620k · not in Redfin’s list
Green Lake
$1.0M · not in Redfin’s list
Issaquah
$731k · not in Redfin’s list
Kirkland
$747k · not in Redfin’s list
Leschi
$1.7M · not in Redfin’s list
Madison Park
$2.9M · not in Redfin’s list
Madrona
$1.3M · not in Redfin’s list
Montlake
$1.5M · not in Redfin’s list
Portage Bay
$1.9M · not in Redfin’s list
Ravenna
$1.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Redmond
$739k · not in Redfin’s list
Roosevelt
$1.2M · not in Redfin’s list
Shoreline
$763k · not in Redfin’s list
South Lake Union
$400k · not in Redfin’s list
University District
$812k · not in Redfin’s list

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Seattle?

The median home price in Seattle, Washington is approximately $855k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $730k in entry-level areas to over $988k in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in Seattle have the highest-rated schools?

By school rating (GreatSchools + Niche; ratings belong to schools, not streets): West Seattle (8/10) and Ballard (7/10). Check the assigned schools for a specific address before you rely on them.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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