Cost of Living in SeaTac, WA
Population: 31,143 • 2026 Data
$76,517
Median Household Income
-1% vs national
$1,637
Median Monthly Rent
+21% vs national
$483,200
Median Home Value
+43% vs national
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in SeaTac
The median home value in SeaTac, WA is $483,200. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,637, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,701.
Rent-to-income ratio: 25.7%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in SeaTac, WA is $76,517. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3%, with a labor force of 16,934 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.