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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the 98253 area can be challenging. Home prices in 98253 are now at a median cost of $723,908, higher than the Washington average of $621,115.
The average cost of rent is $1,915/mo in 98253, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the 98253 area. In 98253, 7.40% of households rent, and 53.43% of homeowners own their homes outright.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in 98253 is $8,256 per month. Households that rent pay about 23.19% of their income on rent here. 98253’s most expensive areas are in the northern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the eastern parts of the zip.
Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
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