People are relocating to the Puget Sound region by the thousands. As a result, finding affordable housing is becoming a bit of a trick. Folks moving to the area may notice some physical distinctions between Seattle homes and neighborhoods and those in other parts of the country. Seattle?s combination of hills (like Rome, our city is built on seven hills) and proximity to water is unmatched, providing homeowners even in middle-class neighborhoods with uncommonly good views.
From a real estate perspective, Seattle, which is located in King County, is a pretty typical metropolitan city. There?s high demand for housing, especially in those areas that are closer to the major employment centers, and the prices for those homes tend to be higher. According to March, 2001 figures, the average price of a home in King County was $313,983 and the average condo sold for $195,424. The greater Seattle area incorporates several counties and is home to approximately 3 million people. the further outside of Seattle you travel, the more affordable the prices become. South of Seattle in Pierce County, the average home price in March, 2001 was $170,534 and north of Seattle in Snohomish County, it was $221,952. Keep in mind that the homes further outside of Seattle might be more affordable, but like other comparable metropolitan areas, traffic into the city can be challenging. As a result, many home owners are willing to do what it takes to afford the higher priced home near the city, in order to avoid commuting.
There is a lot of variety and diversity in Seattle?s neighborhoods, so the best way to narrow down your search is to look in those areas that reflect your lifestyle the best. The neighborhoods in Seattle can be narrowed down primarily to seven groups: city living, city neighborhoods, established upscale, waterfront living, commuter neighborhoods, country living, and island and peninsula living.
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