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Seatac, Washington · ZIP 98168

Seatac — ZIP 98168

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Seatac (98168) scores 60/100 — Fair for Seatac. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $587K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100
Avg math proficiency24%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$587K
Median rent$1,960/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$587K

Median Rent

$1,960/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

70,251

Violent Crime

8,019

Property Crime

62,232

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for King County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Impact Public SchoolsKG–05505
52%
57%
Rainier Prep05–08359
38%
51%
Tukwila ElementaryPK–05458
32%
37%
White Center Heights ElementaryPK–05527
27%
26%
Beverly Park Elem at GlendalePK–05411
22%
27%
Cedarhurst ElementaryPK–05399
22%
25%
Southern Heights ElementaryPK–05No current enrollment
22%
22%
Foster Senior High School09–12910
17%
57%
Cascade View ElementaryPK–05481
17%
32%
Highline Public Schools Virtual AcademyPK–12208
17%
37%
Showalter Middle School06–08651
15%
26%
Glacier Middle School06–08803
14%
25%
Hilltop ElementaryPK–05519
12%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

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Demographics

Population

34,814

Median Income

$88K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

38 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98168 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98168 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98168 is approximately $587K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98168 in Seatac has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.