Buying Property in Seattle as a Foreigner
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Seattle aggregates verified prices, gross rental yield and FEMA hazard risk across its neighborhoods. Figures below are area averages — use the index to drill into any neighborhood.
Every neighborhood in Seattle, ranked by price, yield, hazard risk, liquidity and schools. Click any row to drill down.
| Name | Median $ | Yield | Risk | Liquidity | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdmiralHood | $953,217 | 2.8% | 55 | 36 | 85 |
| Alaska JunctionHood | $1,095,675 | 2.4% | 49 | 27 | 85 |
| Alicia ParkHood | $788,766 | 2.8% | 42 | 37 | 85 |
| AlkiHood | $953,217 | 2.8% | 63 | 36 | 85 |
| Arbor HeightsHood | $739,780 | 3.2% | 40 | 27 | 85 |
| Arroyo HeightsHood | $739,780 | 3.2% | 63 | 27 | 85 |
| BallardHood | $843,000 | 3.1% | 40 | 34 | 85 |
| Beacon HillHood | $309,908 | — | 53 | 3 | 85 |
| BelltownHood | $598,822 | 5.3% | 37 | 25 | 85 |
| Bitter LakeHood | $750,777 | 3.1% | 37 | 39 | 85 |
| Blue RidgeHood | $1,119,668 | — | 51 | 30 | 85 |
| BrightonHood | $797,213 | 2.8% | 46 | 38 | 85 |
| Brighton BeachHood | $797,213 | 2.8% | 46 | 38 | 85 |
| BroadmoorHood | $1,674,503 | 1.6% | 40 | 32 | 85 |
| BroadviewHood | $1,119,668 | — | 63 | 30 | 85 |
| BryantHood | $1,119,668 | 2.5% | 40 | 44 | 85 |
| Capitol HillHood | $829,754 | 2.9% | 35 | 28 | 85 |
| Carleton ParkHood | $1,325,606 | 2.3% | 63 | 36 | 85 |
| CascadeHood | $874,740 | 3.3% | 35 | 26 | 85 |
| Cedar ParkHood | $788,766 | 2.8% | 55 | 37 | 85 |
| Central Business DistrictHood | $681,798 | 4.6% | 54 | 20 | 85 |
| Central DistrictHood | $899,733 | 2.7% | 37 | 34 | 85 |
| ChinatownHood | $389,884 | 6.0% | 37 | 14 | 85 |
| Columbia CityHood | $797,213 | 2.8% | 41 | 38 | 85 |
| Crown HillHood | $959,715 | 3.1% | 46 | 45 | 85 |
| DelridgeHood | $699,792 | 4.0% | 55 | 32 | 85 |
| DunlapHood | $797,213 | 2.8% | 42 | 38 | 85 |
| East CampusHood | $1,244,630 | 1.9% | 64 | 34 | 85 |
| EastlakeHood | $829,754 | 2.9% | 47 | 28 | 85 |
| EndolyneHood | — | — | — | — | 85 |
| Fairmont SpringsHood | $764,773 | 3.2% | 41 | 31 | 85 |
| FauntleroyHood | $1,095,675 | 2.4% | 63 | 27 | 85 |
| First HillHood | $389,884 | 6.0% | 35 | 14 | 85 |
| FremontHood | $874,740 | 3.3% | 40 | 26 | 85 |
| Greek RowHood | $1,244,630 | 1.9% | 35 | 34 | 85 |
| Green LakeHood | $1,119,668 | 2.5% | 47 | 44 | 85 |
| GreenwoodHood | $986,707 | 2.7% | 40 | 47 | 85 |
| Haller LakeHood | $750,777 | 3.1% | 44 | 39 | 85 |
| Harrison/Denny–BlaineHood | $1,674,503 | 1.6% | 60 | 32 | 85 |
| Hawthorne HillsHood | $1,244,630 | 1.9% | 44 | 34 | 85 |
| Highland ParkHood | $699,792 | 4.0% | 55 | 32 | 85 |
| InterbayHood | $1,019,697 | 2.4% | 49 | 30 | 85 |
| JapantownHood | $389,884 | 6.0% | 59 | 14 | 85 |
| KenwoodHood | $788,766 | 2.8% | 37 | 37 | 85 |
| Lake CityHood | $788,766 | 2.8% | 44 | 37 | 85 |
| LakewoodHood | $797,213 | 2.8% | 51 | 38 | 85 |
| LaurelhurstHood | $1,244,630 | 1.9% | 62 | 34 | 85 |
| LavillaHood | $1,119,668 | 2.5% | 69 | 44 | 85 |
| Lawton ParkHood | $1,325,606 | 2.3% | 46 | 36 | 85 |
| LeschiHood | $899,733 | 2.7% | 51 | 34 | 85 |
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FEMA National Risk Index across eight hazards.
| Year | Crimes / 1k | Violent / 1k | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.9 | 3.3 | -13.0% |
| 2023 | 32.5 | 3.6 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 37.5 | 3.8 | +11.9% |
| 2021 |
Federal & Washington tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest market news.
| 33.7 |
| 3.4 |
| +12.1% |
| 2020 | 30.3 | 2.9 | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 30.3 | 3.0 | — |
