Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Housing Market Brief
metro · WA · score computed October 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA in its market cycle?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA?
Metro-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 51 days | ▲ +8.5% | Realtor.com via FRED |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 31 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 Inventory Health (58/100) and its weakest is Affordability (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.