The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98106 sells for about $664,900, or $481 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 17 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,882 a month.
ZIP 98106 — Seattle
The 98106 housing market remains competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation, reflecting broader Seattle trends. While sales volume has moderated compared to previous years, the area continues to attract buyers seeking value within the city limits. Market conditions are currently balanced, supported by consistent demand for residential property.
This area is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and young families seeking more affordable entry points into the Seattle market compared to more central neighborhoods.
Median prices moved up 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 17 days on market with 1.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
32% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98106, King County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Delridge area are generally higher than the Seattle city average, with property crime being the primary concern for residents.
Schools serving the area are part of Seattle Public Schools, with performance ratings varying significantly by individual school site.
The area faces moderate risks related to urban flooding in low-lying sections and standard seismic preparedness requirements for the Pacific Northwest.
The area is experiencing steady infill development and is benefiting from its proximity to major employment hubs in Downtown Seattle and West Seattle.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on annual valuations, with rates determined by local levies, school district bonds, and state requirements.
Residents typically face a 25-35 minute commute to Downtown Seattle via the West Seattle Bridge or local bus transit corridors.
The ZIP features significant green space including the West Duwamish Greenbelt and various neighborhood parks, with proximity to the West Seattle Junction shopping district.
The rental market is competitive with a mix of single-family homes and newer townhome developments, showing steady demand from commuters.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Seattle tech and maritime sectors, with many residents commuting to major employers like Amazon and Boeing.
Served by King County Metro bus routes with connections to the Link Light Rail system via downtown hubs.
Ongoing focus on transit-oriented development along the Delridge Way corridor.
King County Department of Assessments manages annual property valuations based on market sales data.
Parcels are subject to Seattle Public Schools and various utility districts including Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities.
Standard homeowner insurance market with typical Pacific Northwest hazard considerations.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 98106 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park3.919.1 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.18.1 mi
- Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant4.37.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.116.2 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade47.5 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.73.2 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.55.1 mi
- Lumen Field4.63.4 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.74.6 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.17.7 mi
- Space Needle4.65 mi
- Pike Place Market4.64.3 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.47.5 mi
- Woodland Park Zoo4.68.3 mi
- Gas Works Park4.76.8 mi
- Pike Place Market4.64.3 mi
- Gas Works Park4.76.8 mi
- The Museum of Flight4.83.2 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.75 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.55.1 mi
- Gas Works Park4.76.8 mi
- Kerry Park4.85.7 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.710.2 mi
- Discovery Park4.88.4 mi
- Seward Park4.84.4 mi
- Pier 664.54.4 mi
- Fishermen's Terminal4.67.6 mi
- Elliott Bay Marina Inc4.66 mi
- Seattle Yacht Club4.67 mi
- Mercer Island Beach Club4.56.2 mi
- Topgolf Renton4.17.7 mi
- Interbay Golf Center4.56.8 mi
- Bill Wright Golf Complex At Jefferson Park4.32.4 mi
- The Golf Club at Newcastle4.49.7 mi
- Jackson Park Golf Course4.112.6 mi
- Bellevue Square4.58.3 mi
- Pike Place Market4.64.3 mi
- Westfield Southcenter4.47.5 mi
- University Village4.68.3 mi
- Uwajimaya Seattle4.63.6 mi
- Paine Field4.725.1 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.47.6 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.52.3 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.65.6 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.515.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive urban forest and trail system.
Provides athletic fields and community programming.
Major commercial hub located just outside the ZIP boundary.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.