Market data current as of May 2026 | Source: Redfin Market Tracker public feed
King County Map Snapshot
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Latest Public Market Pulse
King County is sitting at $894K with homes moving in about 12 days. Supply is 2.8 months, inventory is +6.0% month over month, and closed sales are -2.5% versus the prior month.
County Market Story Right Now
King County ranks #2 statewide on median price and #5 on supply tightness. It is $421K above the statewide county median, 12 days faster than the statewide DOM midpoint, and 1.2 months tighter than the statewide supply midpoint.
That is the real county story: King County is not just expensive, it is a more negotiable version of the Washington market. Use the county guide to decide whether you want the county-wide tradeoff first, then drop into city guides for the block-by-block decision.
12-Month Price Trend
Buyer Pressure Snapshot
These are the leverage indicators worth reading together before you decide whether this county should stay on the shortlist.
For Buyers
This county is more selective than frantic. Supply at 2.8 months gives buyers some choice, but price direction is still up, so well-positioned homes can move before the broader inventory does.
The county is currently averaging 3,562 new listings against 2,134 closed sales in the latest month, which is the cleanest quick read on whether fresh choice is expanding or tightening.
For Sellers
Sellers still have proof of demand here: the average sale-to-list ratio is 100.0% and about 28% of homes are closing above list. Pricing discipline matters, but the market still rewards move-in-ready listings.
Use the current county stats as the frame, then tighten down into the actual city and neighborhood-level guide pages where they exist. That is where pricing strategy gets specific.
County Price Ladder
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All King County Cities
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Showing all 39 cities in King County.
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Algona
$559K • 26 DOM • 3 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 1 sold
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Auburn
$656K • 18 DOM • 157 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 59 sold
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Beaux Arts Village
$2.28M • 4 DOM • 0 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 1 sold
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Bellevue
$1.40M • 15 DOM • 521 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 125 sold
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Black Diamond
$785K • 63 DOM • 65 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 19 sold
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Bothell
$1.10M • 13 DOM • 156 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 53 sold
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Burien
$652K • 9 DOM • 72 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 30 sold
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Carnation
$845K • 339 DOM • 24 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 4 sold
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Clyde Hill
$6.50M • 18 DOM • 20 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 3 sold
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Covington
$681K • 25 DOM • 70 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 32 sold
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Des Moines
$588K • 6 DOM • 57 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 23 sold
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Duvall
$912K • 9 DOM • 32 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 12 sold
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Enumclaw
$602K • 18 DOM • 40 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 24 sold
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Federal Way
$639K • 10 DOM • 182 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 54 sold
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Hunts Point
$17.37M • 268 DOM • 0 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 1 sold
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Issaquah
$1.08M • 14 DOM • 159 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 52 sold
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Kenmore
$909K • 13 DOM • 80 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 26 sold
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Kent
$672K • 17 DOM • 215 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 93 sold
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Kirkland
$1.20M • 15 DOM • 362 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 117 sold
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Lake Forest Park
$955K • 7 DOM • 17 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 17 sold
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Maple Valley
$735K • 12 DOM • 62 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 30 sold
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Medina
$5.63M • 71 DOM • 23 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 4 sold
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Mercer Island
$2.68M • 9 DOM • 54 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 29 sold
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Milton
$575K • 11 DOM • 16 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 9 sold
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Newcastle
$1.30M • 39 DOM • 51 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 20 sold
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Normandy Park
$1.11M • 5 DOM • 15 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 13 sold
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North Bend
$1.32M • 40 DOM • 23 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 20 sold
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Pacific
$542K • 17 DOM • 6 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 2 sold
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Redmond
$1.26M • 24 DOM • 164 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 54 sold
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Renton
$712K • 19 DOM • 218 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 60 sold
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Sammamish
$1.66M • 8 DOM • 191 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 57 sold
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SeaTac
$538K • 4 DOM • 31 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 14 sold
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Seattle
$901K • 11 DOM • 2,111 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 799 sold
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Shoreline
$749K • 8 DOM • 99 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 46 sold
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Skykomish
$460K • 4 DOM • 0 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 1 sold
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Snoqualmie
$1.16M • 6 DOM • 40 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 12 sold
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Tukwila
$677K • 11 DOM • 42 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 16 sold
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Woodinville
$1.08M • 25 DOM • 39 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 14 sold
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Yarrow Point
$7.50M • 6 DOM • 5 active
4 neighborhood pages + hub • 4 sold
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County shopping works best when you compare pace, payment, and competition at the same time instead of just chasing the lowest median price.
Questions Buyers Ask About King County
Is King County a buyer's or seller's market right now?
King County currently reads as balanced market with $894K median pricing, 12 days on market, and 2.8 months of supply in the latest county feed.
Which cities should I start with in King County?
Start with Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland if you want the fastest read on how King County splits by price point, pace, and neighborhood depth. Then use the county city directory farther down the page to widen or narrow the shortlist.
Should I start with the King County county guide or jump straight to city pages?
Start with the county guide when you are still comparing the broader payment lane, inventory pressure, and leverage profile. Jump straight to the city pages once you know this county is in play and the decision becomes neighborhood fit or daily routine.
Official Sources
Market statistics on this page come from the same canonical county feed used across Moving2PNW and currently cite Redfin Market Tracker public feed for the latest public update.
County-level fit, relocation framing, and strategy notes are Moving2PNW editorial interpretation built on top of the public market feed. They are guidance, not government fact sheets.
Use This County in Context
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