Updated June 2026 · Redfin
Portland vs Seattle: real estate market, June 2026
A side-by-side housing-market snapshot for Portland, OR and Seattle, WA for June 2026: median sale price, days on market, inventory and the buyer-vs-seller balance, straight from the Redfin Data Center.
| Metric | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $565K ▲ +1.4% | $825K ▲ +4.0% |
| Days on market | 34 ▼ -3.4% | 27 ▼ -9.6% |
| Homes for sale | 4,200 ▼ -2.7% | 4,600 ▼ -10.5% |
| Sale-to-list | 99.6% ▲ +0.5% | 101.3% ▲ +1.4% |
| Months of supply | 3.1 ▼ -2.8% | 2.3 ▼ -8.0% |
| Homes sold | 1,380 ▲ +1.3% | 1,640 ▲ +3.6% |
Figures from Redfin Data Center. Verify against your MLS before posting.
The verdict
As of June 2026, Portland is the more affordable of the two at a $565,000 median sale price, about 32% below Seattle ($825,000). Seattle is the faster-moving market, with homes going under contract in about 27 days versus 34 in Portland.
Which market fits your client?
For buyers, Portland offers a little more breathing room, with 3.1 months of supply against 2.3 in Seattle, which usually means less bidding pressure. For sellers, Seattle is the tighter market, with a 101.3% sale-to-list ratio. On price momentum, Seattle is appreciating faster (+4.0% vs +1.4% year over year).
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Frequently asked
- Is Portland or Seattle more affordable?
- As of June 2026, Portland is the more affordable market at a $565,000 median sale price, about 32% below Seattle ($825,000), per the Redfin Data Center.
- Which market moves faster, Portland or Seattle?
- Seattle moves faster: a typical listing goes under contract in about 27 days, versus 34 days in Portland (June 2026).
- Is Portland or Seattle better for buyers right now?
- Portland gives buyers a little more room, with 3.1 months of supply versus 2.3 in Seattle. More months of supply usually means less competition and more negotiating leverage for buyers.
- Where do these Portland and Seattle numbers come from?
- Both metros draw on the Redfin Data Center, refreshed monthly. LOKAL turns the figures into a ready-to-post carousel, story and square for either city. LOKAL is not affiliated with Redfin; always verify against your local MLS before quoting figures to clients.
Data: Redfin · Redfin Data Center. Figures are metro-level snapshots, not valuations for a specific home.