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Population:1,910,401
Pop. Change:10%
State: Washington
Metro Area:Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
County:King County
City:Seattle, Bellevue, ... 66 more
Zip Code:98052, 98073, ... 126 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about King County

As of 2011, King County's population is 1,910,401 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.08 percent.

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The median home cost in King County is $373,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.26 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, King County's cost of living is 41.00% Higher than the U.S. average.

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King County public schools spend $4,826 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 19.8 students per teacher in King County.

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The unemployment rate in King County is 8.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. King County jobs have Decreased by 1.16 percent.

Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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King County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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