Seattle, WA — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
In ZIP code 98042, near Seattle, households earn a median of $127,552, while per-capita income sits at $53,041. That gap hints at larger households with multiple earners. A median home value of $658,500 carries a county property tax rate of 0.83%, roughly $5,466 annually. Combined with a 9.30% sales tax, everyday purchases take a noticeable bite. High earnings help absorb these costs, but the housing and sales taxes together shape how much remains each month for savings, transportation, and other essentials.
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