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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the 98609 area can be challenging. Home prices in 98609 are now at a median cost of $397,200, lower than the Washington average of $621,115.
The average cost of rent is $1,541/mo in 98609, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the 98609 area. In 98609, 10.30% of households rent, and 22.72% of homeowners own their homes outright.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in 98609 is $9,693 per month. Households that rent pay about 15.90% of their income on rent here. 98609’s most expensive areas are in the central regions, while the cheapest areas are in the central 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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