Leaving Seattle because of housing costs? We want to hear from you

It’s not information: the Seattle space is among the least reasonably priced locations within the nation. The median single-family house in King County now goes for an eye-watering $914,000, up 14% from a yr in the past, and patrons now have to make a mean of $214,000 a yr to afford a house with out being stretched too skinny — greater than anyplace besides California.

However whereas some residents have discovered methods to remain on this costly space, others have had sufficient and moved to more cost effective communities — and even more cost effective states.

A few of these actual property refugees are retirees searching for a much less burdensome mortgage. Others are youthful, would-be first-time patrons who merely can’t determine the way to keep in Seattle and nonetheless have the dream of owing a house.

The Seattle Occasions is taking a look at how larger housing costs have modified not solely how folks dwell, however the place — and what these modifications imply for the Seattle space’s economic system, tradition and future.

In the event you left city looking for a extra reasonably priced house, or if you’re giving it severe thought, we’d like to listen to your perspective. What was the tipping level on your resolution to depart? How far did you must transfer to search out an reasonably priced house? What different modifications, good or dangerous, have include transfer? And would you ever come again?

Use the shape beneath and we’ll be in contact.