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Seattle Property Management - Dave Poletti & Associates
- Seattle Property Management and Leasing services for quality Homes, Condominiums, and Apartments. Rated #1 on Google and Bing. Home of "Seattle's Best Rentals". View full company profileSeattle, WA 98109
John L. Scott Property Management
- At John L. Scott Property Management, our focus is on exceptional management of homes, condos, townhomes and commercial properties in the area. Our region includes greater King County including... View full company profile
Lakeshore Corporation
- Our property management team adds value to its clients' properties while maintaining low overhead costs. View full company profile
Sterling Johnston & Associates
- Sterling Johnston and Associates is committed to providing the highest level property management services. We are dedicated to protecting our client's interests while maximizing their profits. View full company profileRedmond, WA 98052
ESB Associates
- Our management fees are the lowest out there and we beat the pants off the competition by making our services all inclusive. Additionaly, if and when you are ready to SELL your property, we can t... View full company profileBellevue, WA 98008
Seattle Management Group Real Estate
- SMGRE was founded on the philosophy that a full-service professional property management firm should do more than collect rent and pay a few bills. Our goal is to bring peace of mind to both our ... View full company profileSeattle, WA 98116
Market Info
Seattle Management Companies
Are you looking for help getting and keeping residents, collecting association dues or maintaining your community's fiscal situation? A experienced property manager can help you with these things and more. Read about what to look for, and start interviewing some Seattle property managers today!
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Housing Market Stats
| Seattle | Washington | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $395,600 | $296,700 | $192,400 |
| Owner Costs > 30% Income | 19.9% | 18.8% | 14.7% |
| Gross Rent > 30% Income | 21.5% | 21.3% | 19.2% |
Seattle Housing Market Stats
As of 2008, the rental vacancy rate in Seattle stood at 5%, relatively low compared to the rest of the country. There are about 1,095,593 housing units, averaging $395,600 in value, 36% of which are occupied by renters. The rent to price ratio in Seattle is 0.2%, slightly lower than the Washington average. For 22% of Seattle tenants, 30% or more of their income goes to paying rent.
Demographic Stats
| Seattle | Washington | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Commute Time (minutes) | 27.7 | 24.9 | 25.3 |
| Median Age | 38 | 36.3 | 36.7 |
| Avg Household Size - Owners | 2.58 | 2.61 | 2.7 |
| Avg Household Size - Renters | 2.13 | 2.25 | 2.42 |
| Median Household Income | $68,109 | $56,705 | $52,175 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,001 | $30,362 | $27,466 |
Seattle Demographic Info
Seattle has a population of 2,524,861, comprised of 1,026,332 households, with on average 2 members per household. Out of approximately 1,417,410 people in the civilian workforce, 1,350,029 (95%) were employed in 2008. 92% of the population 25 and older has earned a high school diploma, with 40% holding a 4 year college degree.
Community Info
Seattle Community Info
Ranked the nation’s most literate city, Seattle, Washington also has the elite distinction of being the nation’s most college-educated city; more than 47% of the population above the age of 25 hold at least a bachelor’s degree. There are numerous distinguished colleges and universities in Seattle, including the University of Washington, Seattle University, and the Art Institute of Seattle. Post-graduates enter into a job market that is mainly based on the city’s booming financial, manufacturing, and technology industries. The state of Washington has a larger per capita number of technology-based jobs to offer than any other state in the nation. Amazon.com is based in Seattle, and Microsoft is based in neighboring Redmond. Famous coffee company Starbucks also has its headquarters in Seattle.
Residents enjoy Seattle’s abundance of art and cultural institutions, including many theatres, museums, and art galleries. The city is famous for its creative independent music scene; “grunge” music originated in Seattle, and the city continues to be at the forefront of independent music innovations in the rock and pop music genres. Tourists to Seattle as well as residents have access to the city’s abundance of attractions, including the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge and the Space Needle, which houses the world’s first revolving eatery. Seattle’s population is notorious for patronizing their local farmer’s markets, including the oldest running farmer’s market: Pike Place.
Politically, Seattle is liberal and progressive, with the majority of its citizens affiliating themselves with the Democratic Party. Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, is working with his progressive community to continually expanding its mass transit system. Currently, Seattle has the highest percentage of people commuting to work via bicycle than any other major city in the nation. Public transportation includes an intricate bus, rail, and light rail system. The city’s location on two major bodies of water makes it reachable via boat, and Seattle has a higher number of people living on houseboats than any other city in the United States. The city’s ferry system is the largest in the nation, and the Port of Seattle is still a strong commercial hub for Seattle’s citizens, who have a comfortable median household income of roughly $61,000 annually. The median age of Seattle residents is about 35.4 years old. Seattle accommodates its diverse population, adults and children alike, by taking good care to have enough space allotted for recreation; currently, 11.52% of the city’s acreage is devoted to public parks and open spaces.