King County, WA home prices

King County, WA: the typical home is worth $866,580 as of 2026-05, down -2.7% over the past year and +237.9% since 2000. Listings run about $529/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $35,943 → 2026: $866,580 (24.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $866,580, homes in King County sit 98% above the Washington median ($437,550) and 270% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 39 Washington counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.7% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 days on the market, with 20% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 7.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~86% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$4,278/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,291/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Pierce County, WA ($573,681) · Snohomish County, WA ($760,219) · Kitsap County, WA ($586,381) · Kittitas County, WA ($494,920) · Thurston County, WA ($533,923) · Island County, WA ($645,942)