Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Housing Market Brief
metro · WA · as of July 2026
What is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA in its market cycle?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | ▲ +2.8% |
How has Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is classified as a Deep Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 25 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA scores 6 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA's Alpha Score?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (50/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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