Updated June 2026 · Redfin
San Francisco vs Seattle: real estate market, June 2026
A side-by-side housing-market snapshot for San Francisco, CA 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 | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $1.32M ▲ +6.0% | $825K ▲ +4.0% |
| Days on market | 28 ▼ -14.4% | 27 ▼ -9.6% |
| Homes for sale | 1,900 ▼ -16.5% | 4,600 ▼ -10.5% |
| Sale-to-list | 102.1% ▲ +2.1% | 101.3% ▲ +1.4% |
| Months of supply | 2.1 ▼ -12.0% | 2.3 ▼ -8.0% |
| Homes sold | 720 ▲ +5.4% | 1,640 ▲ +3.6% |
Figures from Redfin Data Center. Verify against your MLS before posting.
The verdict
As of June 2026, Seattle is the more affordable of the two at a $825,000 median sale price, about 38% below San Francisco ($1,325,000). Seattle is the faster-moving market, with homes going under contract in about 27 days versus 28 in San Francisco.
Which market fits your client?
For buyers, Seattle offers a little more breathing room, with 2.3 months of supply against 2.1 in San Francisco, which usually means less bidding pressure. For sellers, San Francisco is the tighter market, with a 102.1% sale-to-list ratio. On price momentum, San Francisco is appreciating faster (+6.0% vs +4.0% year over year).
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Frequently asked
- Is San Francisco or Seattle more affordable?
- As of June 2026, Seattle is the more affordable market at a $825,000 median sale price, about 38% below San Francisco ($1,325,000), per the Redfin Data Center.
- Which market moves faster, San Francisco or Seattle?
- Seattle moves faster: a typical listing goes under contract in about 27 days, versus 28 days in San Francisco (June 2026).
- Is San Francisco or Seattle better for buyers right now?
- Seattle gives buyers a little more room, with 2.3 months of supply versus 2.1 in San Francisco. More months of supply usually means less competition and more negotiating leverage for buyers.
- Where do these San Francisco 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.
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Data: Redfin · Redfin Data Center. Figures are metro-level snapshots, not valuations for a specific home.