Special Interest
Housing in King County
The inside story on rent prices
County data not available
Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in King County is not available for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Texas median of $1,403 and the national median of $1,413.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for King County FMR Area are $849 for a studio, $873 for 1‑bedroom, $1,092 for 2‑bedroom, $1,421 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,607 for 4‑bedroom.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for King County was 2.5% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
