Seattle, WA
Population 741,440 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA MSA. Moving to or from Seattle? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
741,440
Cost of living (RPP)
111.133
Annual avg temp
53°F
Typical home
$868,680
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $121,984 |
| Median age | 35.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $912,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,998/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.1 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 111.133 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 92.814, goods 103.972, services 151.314. Source: BEA, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 372.121 as of February 2026. YoY +3.9%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
53°F
January low
37°F
July high
77°F
Annual snow
3.8"
Annual precipitation 37.8". Station: SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO, WA US (6.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$868,680
ZHVI YoY
-2.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,193/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Total employment (MSA)
2,079,090
Median wage (annual)
$65,260
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 225,240 | $54,470 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 197,190 | $97,870 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 190,190 | $48,950 |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 171,820 | $140,760 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 167,750 | $40,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS.