2024 Best Seattle Area Suburbs to Buy a House (2024)

  1. #1 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Seattle AreaLofallSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4 out of 5 1 reviewgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsgradeBHousingPopulation 2,038#1 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Seattle Area.LofallSuburb of Seattle, WA,1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 2,038,
  2. #2 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Seattle AreaDuvallSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 3.87 out of 5 30 reviewsCurrent Resident: Duvall is very pretty and has a great community. It is in a central location to many fun places to travel to like Seattle, Snoqualamie, Woodinville, Redmond, and Monroe. The town hosts fun events and gatherings that provides opportunities to small businesses and organizations; these events are engaging and fun for all ages. The town is even close to a beautiful waterfalls, hiking trails, and a river. It is the safest town I have had the pleasure of living in. I have had no issues with finding a job in town; a lot of businesses are supplied by local farms which provide opportunities for healthier lifestyles.... Read 30 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeBHousingPopulation 8,128#2 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Seattle Area.DuvallSuburb of Seattle, WA,30 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Duvall is very pretty and has a great community. It is in a central location to many fun places to travel to like Seattle, Snoqualamie, Woodinville, Redmond, and Monroe. The town hosts fun events and....Read 30 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 8,128,
  3. #3 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Seattle AreaSnoqualmieTown in Washington•Rating 4.04 out of 5 46 reviewsCurrent Resident: Very safe neighborhoods and communities overall, great for families. With significant growth and houses being built, it is not a very small town anymore. Easy access to Issaquah, Bellevue, Seattle, I90, Highway 18, and Snoqualmie Pass. Convenient for outdoor-loving people because of the variety of hiking and lakes nearby. Large 4A High School with brand new, state-of-the-art facilities.... Read 46 reviewsgradeAOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeBHousingPopulation 13,762#3 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Seattle Area.SnoqualmieTown in Washington,46 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Very safe neighborhoods and communities overall, great for families. With significant growth and houses being built, it is not a very small town anymore. Easy access to Issaquah, Bellevue, Seattle,....Read 46 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A,Population: 13,762,
  4. SponsoredSchool DistrictMercer Island School DistrictSchool District•MERCER ISLAND, WA•Rating 4.04 out of 5 25
    SponsoredChristian SchoolUCiC School and Learning CenterPrivate School•BOTHELL, WA•PK, K-5•Rating 5 out of 5 7
    SponsoredPrivate School2nd Nature Academy Elementary, Middle, High SchoolPrivate School•NASHUA, NH•PK, K-12•Rating 4.45 out of 5 11
  5. #4 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Seattle AreaSammamishSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4.1 out of 5 138 reviewsCurrent Resident: The people here are very kind, there are good shopping centers, restaurants, schools, and we are within a pretty good driving distance to other towns. However, some of the high schools have more difficult curriculum than others. For example, some high schools offer AP classes instead of IB. This definitely has the possibility to affect kids who apply for college depending on which school they come from. There are many studios, classes, and programs that provide the chance for residents to make friends, immerse themselves in the community, and become part of the group. One thing that I do enjoy about the high schools are that they offer a program called Running Start that allows for students to take college level courses, which looks good on college applications. The curriculum at some schools tend to cause an unnaturally competitive environment where students feel the need to compare themselves to others, especially seen in the IB Diploma curriculum. We have drive through drink shops.... Read 138 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeA+Public SchoolsgradeBHousingPopulation 66,586#4 Best Suburbs to Buy a House in Seattle Area.SammamishSuburb of Seattle, WA,138 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says The people here are very kind, there are good shopping centers, restaurants, schools, and we are within a pretty good driving distance to other towns. However, some of the high schools have more....Read 138 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 66,586,
  6. RosedaleSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4 out of 5 4 reviewsNiche User: Gig Harbor is a great little town filled with great people. It's in a beautiful location, there is lots to do and see, and the people are some of the kindest around. However, many people are moving to the area so traffic is getting worse and prices of items are increasing. With all of that said, this is still one of the best places to live in Washington in my opinion.... Read 4 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 4,273RosedaleSuburb of Seattle, WA,4 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says Gig Harbor is a great little town filled with great people. It's in a beautiful location, there is lots to do and see, and the people are some of the kindest around. However, many people are moving....Read 4 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 4,273,
  7. RiverbendTown in Washington•Rating 4 out of 5 1 reviewgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 2,041RiverbendTown in Washington,1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 2,041,
  8. Maple ValleySuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 3.85 out of 5 127 reviewsCurrent Resident: It is a good city, with plenty of good places to eat, hang out, and is a fantastic place to raise a family. The schools are fantastic, and the natural areas are beautiful.... Read 127 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 27,889Maple ValleySuburb of Seattle, WA,127 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a good city, with plenty of good places to eat, hang out, and is a fantastic place to raise a family. The schools are fantastic, and the natural areas are beautiful..Read 127 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 27,889,
  9. Rocky PointSuburb of Seattle, WAgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeC+Public SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 1,546Rocky PointSuburb of Seattle, WA,Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 1,546,
  10. ClearviewSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviewsNiche User: I love the area. Overall it is pretty safe, which is important to me as a single woman. It is a very quaint area with many cute boutiques and specialty stores. But there is a lot more to there as well, from swimming at the state of the art pool to wandering through a corn maze. The people there are amazing! They all go out of their way to help someone's day be a little brighter. It truly an amazing community.... Read 2 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 3,763ClearviewSuburb of Seattle, WA,2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says I love the area. Overall it is pretty safe, which is important to me as a single woman. It is a very quaint area with many cute boutiques and specialty stores. But there is a lot more to there as....Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 3,763,
  11. ChicoSuburb of Seattle, WAgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 3,076ChicoSuburb of Seattle, WA,Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 3,076,
  12. DuPontSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4.09 out of 5 57 reviewsFormer Resident: I lived in DuPont for most of my life so I decided to come on here to share a review. If you’re looking to raise a family in an area that has lots of parks, trails, and out-door themed activities, this is it for you. The community is pretty good and usually nice. However. DuPont is an ok place to visit and I wouldn’t recommend it. The place is pretty small and overall the hotels are ok. I wouldn’t recommend living in any condos as well if you are looking for a home. Get an apartment or consider buying a house. The roads get noisy at night too. Now about the school district! The district there is great and I’ve had a good experience with it. Overall DuPont is a good place, but there aren’t too many things to do and it is very closed off. As someone who loved living here it is a good way to relax and just enjoy life.... Read 57 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 9,955DuPontSuburb of Seattle, WA,57 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.Featured Review: Former Resident says I lived in DuPont for most of my life so I decided to come on here to share a review. If you’re looking to raise a family in an area that has lots of parks, trails, and out-door themed activities,....Read 57 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 9,955,
  13. North PuyallupSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4 out of 5 10 reviewsCurrent Resident: Safe place to live. I have lived here/ near this area my entire life. The schools are great and have good ratings.... Read 10 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 1,544North PuyallupSuburb of Seattle, WA,10 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Safe place to live. I have lived here/ near this area my entire life. The schools are great and have good ratings..Read 10 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 1,544,
  14. Silver FirsSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 3.7 out of 5 47 reviewsCurrent Resident: Excellent neighborhood, very safe, quiet, beautiful environment, well-kept everywhere and people are nice and friendly. People here all have pride of home ownership, so homes are very well maintained and landscaping around their properties is very well kept. You can tell everyone is doing a great job keeping the neighborhood nice, clean and organized. School is highly rated too. Very family friendly, great place to raise your kids. Lots of trees, nature and parks around! We live here for several years and absolutely love it!... Read 47 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeAPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 22,230Silver FirsSuburb of Seattle, WA,47 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Excellent neighborhood, very safe, quiet, beautiful environment, well-kept everywhere and people are nice and friendly. People here all have pride of home ownership, so homes are very well maintained....Read 47 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 22,230,
  15. ArtondaleSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4 out of 5 15 reviewsNiche User: I love Gig Harbor! The people are super friendly and you have everything you could ever need in this city. Downtown is breathtaking, especially on clear sunny days. I would highly recommend this area, its perfect for families of all ages.... Read 15 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 13,862ArtondaleSuburb of Seattle, WA,15 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says I love Gig Harbor! The people are super friendly and you have everything you could ever need in this city. Downtown is breathtaking, especially on clear sunny days. I would highly recommend this....Read 15 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 13,862,
  16. MirrormontSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4.5 out of 5 2 reviewsCurrent Resident: Mirrormont is gorgeous in all seasons! Nature, the people, and the all-around community are kind, peaceful, and quiet.... Read 2 reviewsgradeA minusOverall Niche GradegradeA+Public SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 4,102MirrormontSuburb of Seattle, WA,2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Mirrormont is gorgeous in all seasons! Nature, the people, and the all-around community are kind, peaceful, and quiet..Read 2 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A minus,Population: 4,102,
  17. RedmondTown in Washington•Rating 4.4 out of 5 119 reviewsCurrent Resident: I really like how convenient the city is. Everything feels easy to get to and there aren't many long commutes. Most of Redmond is very close together, making it easier to build community and get to know everyone around you.... Read 119 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeA+Public SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 73,728RedmondTown in Washington,119 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I really like how convenient the city is. Everything feels easy to get to and there aren't many long commutes. Most of Redmond is very close together, making it easier to build community and get to....Read 119 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 73,728,
  18. WallerSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4 out of 5 7 reviewsNiche User: this is a safe place to live, but they just put a transportation bus stop a mile away and i have notice a larger group of homeless in the area.... Read 7 reviewsgradeB minusOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 7,991WallerSuburb of Seattle, WA,7 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says this is a safe place to live, but they just put a transportation bus stop a mile away and i have notice a larger group of homeless in the area..Read 7 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B minus,Population: 7,991,
  19. PurdySuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 3.33 out of 5 3 reviewsgradeB minusOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 1,422PurdySuburb of Seattle, WA,3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.Read 3 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B minus,Population: 1,422,
  20. AldertonSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 3 out of 5 1 reviewgradeB minusOverall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeB minusHousingPopulation 2,686AldertonSuburb of Seattle, WA,1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.Read 1 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B minus,Population: 2,686,
  21. SuquamishSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4 out of 5 9 reviewsCurrent Resident: I love living here. It has an amazing community and welcoming feeling. The tribe is above and beyond helpful and it’s been a blessing.... Read 9 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsgradeC+HousingPopulation 4,329SuquamishSuburb of Seattle, WA,9 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living here. It has an amazing community and welcoming feeling. The tribe is above and beyond helpful and it’s been a blessing..Read 9 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 4,329,
  22. Navy Yard CitySuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 2.83 out of 5 6 reviewsNiche User: Bremerton, WA has a relaxed atmosphere. I have lived here for 28 years now and I would do it all over again. I can see that Bremerton will be the place for social, economic, and physical health in the future. The planning committee made great success in annexation, expansion, housing development, economic development, transportation and social services. I look forward to the future living in Bremerton, WA!... Read 6 reviewsgradeC+Overall Niche GradegradeC+Public SchoolsgradeC+HousingPopulation 2,643Navy Yard CitySuburb of Seattle, WA,6 Niche users give it an average review of 2.8 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says Bremerton, WA has a relaxed atmosphere. I have lived here for 28 years now and I would do it all over again. I can see that Bremerton will be the place for social, economic, and physical health in....Read 6 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: C+,Population: 2,643,
  23. MaplewoodSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 3.64 out of 5 14 reviewsNiche User: There is minimal crime, except an occasional burglary.... Read 14 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeA minusPublic SchoolsgradeC+HousingPopulation 5,518MaplewoodSuburb of Seattle, WA,14 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.Featured Review: Niche User says There is minimal crime, except an occasional burglary..Read 14 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 5,518,
  24. Review your area

  25. IndianolaTown in Washington•Rating 4 out of 5 6 reviewsCurrent Resident: Indianola is a fairly small town between Suquamish and Kingston. I have lived on-reservation in Indianola since i was in Kindergarten. The neighborhood i grew up in is occupied by members of the suquamish tribe, so i grew up pretty close with a couple of my cousins. Indianola is the side of our reservation where our sacred beach jeff head is. its the last piece of natural, untouched land that the suquamish tribe owns. You have to be a suquamish tribal member or accompanied by a suquamish tribal member to step foot onto the beach. i would say that my favortite part about living in inidanola is being so close to that beach.... Read 6 reviewsgradeBOverall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsgradeC+HousingPopulation 3,553IndianolaTown in Washington,6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Indianola is a fairly small town between Suquamish and Kingston. I have lived on-reservation in Indianola since i was in Kindergarten. The neighborhood i grew up in is occupied by members of the....Read 6 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B,Population: 3,553,
  26. KingstonTown in Washington•Rating 4.57 out of 5 7 reviewsCurrent Resident: Since moving to Kingston in 2017 I've experienced plenty to talk about. As a current student in the Kingston district, I get to say that I have seen both good and bad things happen at school and in the community. As a smaller community, it is easy to stay updated on all the things that happen. This can be a pro or a con, and as for me, I've experienced both sides. For the time that I have lived in Kingston, I can say that the people you meet, you remember. I have made numerous friends while living here and also lost friends. I have observed my town grow and build new things, one of which was the Kingston Seattle Fast Ferry. My family has been directly affected by the water travel here. My mother probably wouldn't have been able to keep my family housed and financially stable if the Kingston Seattle Fast Ferry hadn't been made to help people commute to Seattle for work easily. The location of our downtown is neatly situated very close to the water travel, this helps plans and travel.... Read 7 reviewsgradeB+Overall Niche GradegradeB+Public SchoolsgradeC+HousingPopulation 2,999KingstonTown in Washington,7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Since moving to Kingston in 2017 I've experienced plenty to talk about. As a current student in the Kingston district, I get to say that I have seen both good and bad things happen at school and in....Read 7 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: B+,Population: 2,999,
  27. IssaquahSuburb of Seattle, WA•Rating 4.2 out of 5 103 reviewsCurrent Resident: Issaquah is a wonderful place, and its a shame most people run right through it when they take the highway. The community around here is very open and welcoming, especially with Gilman Village, with all of its unique shops and people to meet. Its also one of the few places that I've found where theres a store that specifically sells stuff related to knitting and crochet projects, like yarn, needle sets, and a bunch of accessories. Traffic is definitely a problem on weekdays around 4pm on Newport, but there's not much to do about that other than adding another road, which would be a hassle.... Read 103 reviewsgradeA+Overall Niche GradegradeA+Public SchoolsgradeC+HousingPopulation 39,400IssaquahSuburb of Seattle, WA,103 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.Featured Review: Current Resident says Issaquah is a wonderful place, and its a shame most people run right through it when they take the highway. The community around here is very open and welcoming, especially with Gilman Village, with....Read 103 reviews.Overall Niche Grade: A+,Population: 39,400,
  28. SponsoredPrivate SchoolCharles Wright AcademyPrivate School•TACOMA, WA•PK, K-12•Rating 4.36 out of 5 101
    SponsoredPrivate SchoolAcademy for Precision LearningPrivate School•SEATTLE, WA•K-12
    SponsoredCatholic SchoolSt. Madeleine Sophie Catholic SchoolPrivate School•BELLEVUE, WA•PK, K-8•Rating 4.8 out of 5 15
2024 Best Seattle Area Suburbs to Buy a House (2024)
Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Nathanial Hackett

Last Updated:

Views: 6218

Rating: 4.1 / 5 (72 voted)

Reviews: 87% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Nathanial Hackett

Birthday: 1997-10-09

Address: Apt. 935 264 Abshire Canyon, South Nerissachester, NM 01800

Phone: +9752624861224

Job: Forward Technology Assistant

Hobby: Listening to music, Shopping, Vacation, Baton twirling, Flower arranging, Blacksmithing, Do it yourself

Introduction: My name is Nathanial Hackett, I am a lovely, curious, smiling, lively, thoughtful, courageous, lively person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.