Washington · City
Seattle
Buying conditions are challenging in the current environment. Home prices remain significantly above historical averages. Monthly mortgage payments represent a notably manageable share of income.
Score breakdown
7.24%
Above the ~6.6% long-term average
337
28.4% above 10-year average (262)
$87,460
Monthly mortgage ≈ $2,196, or 30.1% of monthly income
4.80%
Above the 5-year average of 4.4% for Washington
What this score means for buyers in Seattle
The HomeBuyScore of 46/100 for Seattle is a composite of four Federal Reserve data series, each weighted equally at 25%.
A 30-year fixed mortgage currently costs 7.24%, which translates to a monthly payment of roughly $2,196 on a median-priced home (assuming 20% down). That represents approximately 30.1% of the median household income of $87,460 — financial planners generally recommend keeping this ratio under 28%.
The national Case-Shiller Home Price Index currently stands at 337, which is 28.4% above its 10-year average, suggesting prices are still elevated relative to recent history.
Local economic conditions in Washington show an unemployment rate of 4.80%. This is moderate but worth monitoring as a risk factor.