Updated on December 7th, 2021
As the birthplace of Starbucks and home to the oldest continuously operating farmer’s market in the country, it’s no wonder about 740,000 people live in Seattle, Washington. However, if you’re looking to buy a home and Seattle’s median sale price of $799,995 is out of your budget, don’t worry! There are plenty of affordable Seattle suburbs near the city that may be a great fit for you and your household.
As you begin to search for your dream home and apply for a mortgage, be sure to consider these 10 affordable suburbs all within driving distance of Seattle. That way you can explore all Seattle has to offer, from Pike Place Market to Lake Union, without having to pay the premium of living there.
Median home price: $500,000
Driving distance from Seattle: 25 minutes
With a population of 31,454, SeaTac clinches the number one spot on our list as the most affordable Seattle suburb. The median sale price of a home in SeaTac is nearly $300,000 less than Seattle and under 30 minutes away from downtown. Living in SeaTac, you’ll be close to SeaTac Airport for all your future travels and close to Angle Lake and Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden for scenic nature views.
Median home price: $557,500
Driving distance from Seattle: 25 minutes
Des Moines, Washington is the second most affordable suburb on the list. This suburb is the same distance from Seattle as SeaTac, you can easily drive to The Emerald City in no time. Notable places to visit in Des Moines are Saltwater State Park, where you can take in the views of the Puget Sound, and MaST Center Aquarium. When living in this suburb of 32,888 people, you can also spend time exploring the six miles of shoreline.
Median home price: $573,250
Driving distance from Seattle: 20 minutes
Driving 20 minutes south of the city will land you in the suburb of White Center. With a population of 16,631, you’ll have a small…