King County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue · population 34,024
Where SeaTac stands
Steady, no major recent move.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 25.9 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in SeaTac for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →SeaTac has held up across the cycle: home values at $595,095 with +3.7% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
SeaTac's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About SeaTac
SeaTac is a city in King County, Washington, with an estimated population of 34,024. It anchors the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. The population grew 2.0% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in SeaTac is $595,095 as of 2026-04, down 1.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +3.7% annual growth (-2.2% from the 5-year peak). Rents in SeaTac average $1,912 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (-0.4%). The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
About SeaTac (Wikipedia)
SeaTac is a city in southern King County, Washington, United States. The city is an inner-ring suburb of Seattle and part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The name "SeaTac" is derived from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport's nickname "SeaTac," itself a portmanteau of Seattle and Tacoma.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for SeaTac
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Current weather
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Local news & community
Latest news
- JOHN DENNIS CASEY Obituary (2020) – SeaTac, WA – Bonney Watson Funeral Home – SeaTacPost and Courier · 2d ago
- Victims of extreme-speed crashes face slow road to justice in WashingtonKOMO · 3w ago
- 2 SeaTac, WA homes burned by early morning blazeFOX 13 Seattle · 7mo ago
- ’World Table District’ puts SeaTac on the map for global cuisineB-Town Blog · 3w ago
- No ICE at SEA Airport as others bring in agents to ease staffing shortagesKING5.com · 1mo ago
- Measles Alert: New exposure reported at Seattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle's Child · 1mo ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.
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