No income tax + full amenity stack; price and gray are the toll. Median home price runs about $745K with an effective property tax near 0.87% — roughly $6,482/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Seattle
Median home price
$745K
Effective property tax
0.87%
Tax friendliness
9/10
Winter mildness
5/10
Summer comfort
9/10
Walkability
6/10
Outdoor access
10/10
Culture & food
8/10
Healthcare
10/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
Schools
8/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
4/10
Growth trajectory
7/10
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, outdoor-first households, people who want life on foot, anyone prioritizing healthcare, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: the insurance-averse.