Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
15%
Seatac
Seatac, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,557
Population
30,329
Renter Mix
53% Rent
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Situated midway between Seattle and Tacoma, SeaTac is home to the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. SeaTac sits in a central location convenient to shopping and dining destinations, major highways, public transportation, and more. A host of local parks offer plenty of options for outdoor recreation in SeaTac, including Angle Lake Park, Valley Ridge Park, and the expansive North SeaTac Park.
SeaTac also contains the tranquil Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens, where residents and visitors can escape the bustle of city life. Regular events foster a sense of community in SeaTac, such as the annual International Festival and Parade, Shakespeare in the Park, and the Music in the Park Series. The Tukwila Family Fun Center is just minutes from SeaTac as well as the picturesque Seahurst Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,698
Average: $94,619
Education
7,306
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,178
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Seatac has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Seatac, WA is $1,351 for a studio, $1,562 for one bedroom, $2,030 for two bedrooms, and $2,739 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Seatac has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,562/month
641 Sq Ft
House
$2,740/month
1,206 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Seatac, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
515 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
384 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
500 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
599 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
855 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
674 Students
Global Connections High School
Public
Grades 9-12
518 Students
Academy Of Citizenship And Empowerment
Public
Grades 9-12
468 Students
Odyssey - The Essential School
Public
Grades 9-12
83 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
- Eagle Landing Park
- Seahurst Park
- Saltwater State Park
- Lakeridge Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle-Tacoma International
- Seattle Paine Field International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.