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International District, Seattle, WA—98104

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$549,000
3.6% YoY Growth
Household Income
$61,900
41.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
92
36.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.5%
Median Rent
$1,700
21.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,900
5.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,700
16.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — International District, Seattle, WA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in International District, Seattle, WA is $549,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.6%. This indicates that home prices in International District, Seattle, WA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$549,000-3.6%
Single Family N/AN/A
Condos $536,000-3.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $426,000
    -4.1%
    2 Bed
    		$676,000-2.3%
    3 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    4 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    37.5%
    1 Bedroom
    41.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    17.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    2.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    0.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.6%

    Rental Trends — International District, Seattle, WA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in International District, Seattle, WA is $1,900, with a year-over-year rent change of -21.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in International District, Seattle, WA is studios: $1,400, 1-bedrooms: $2,040, 2-bedrooms: $3,800. The most common rental property sizes in International District, Seattle, WA are 1-bedroom and studio, accounting for 42.6% and 41.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,700$1,900
    Studio Rent $1,350$1,400
    1 Bed Rent $1,900$2,040
    2 Bed Rent $2,700$3,800
    3 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    41.2%
    1 Bedroom
    42.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    13.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    1.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.7%

    Property Listings — International District, Seattle, WA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in International District, Seattle, WA is 86. This is a increase of 7.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$498,000-19.0%
    Listing Count
    		57-3.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%-3.0%
    Days on Market
    		9236.0%
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    Demographics — International District, Seattle, WA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, International District, Seattle, WA has a population of 15,900, which has increased by 12.2% over the past 5 years. International District, Seattle, WA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 5.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 45.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 26.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		15,90012.2%
    % Under 18
    		5.5%61.8%
    % Seniors
    		18.2%-4.2%
    % WFH
    		26.0%441.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		45.2%6.4%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, International District, Seattle, WA is a predominantly white area, with 44.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in International District, Seattle, WA is asian, making up 29.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 33.5% of the population in International District, Seattle, WA, and this percentage has increased by 15.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		44.2%-9.1%
    % Black
    		11.6%12.6%
    % Hispanic
    		7.2%-10.0%
    % Asian
    		29.6%18.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		33.5%15.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — International District, Seattle, WA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 51 mortgage originations in International District, Seattle, WA, of which 94.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 78.0%, with 27.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in International District, Seattle, WA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 2.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		51
    % Conventional Loans
    		94.0%
    % Government Loans
    		6.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		8.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		2.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — International District, Seattle, WA

    International District, Seattle, WA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		2,489
    Total Units Section 8
    		2,337
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		27.1%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		87.8%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$150$1,900$2,050
    2 Bedroom-$310$2,700$2,390
    3 BedroomN/AN/A$3,160
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$3,680

    Affordability — International District, Seattle, WA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio9.7
    Median Home Price$549,000
    Median Household Income$61,900

    International District, Seattle, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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    98164

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