While the teams battle it out on the field, buyers and sellers are paying attention to another competitive matchup. Boston vs. Seattle real estate. Let’s break down how these two metro markets stack up.

 

 

Boston Housing Snapshot
Median home prices in the Boston area remain elevated around $745,000–$785,000 for typical homes in 2025.
Inventory levels remain relatively tight about 2.2 months of supply, keeping pressure on prices.
Homes are selling faster than the national average, with days on market in the 20s.
Boston also ranks among the nation’s largest housing markets, worth over $1 trillion in total property value.
At the luxury level, Boston’s market starts much higher the 90th percentile price in Boston is roughly ~$2.57M, and the ultraluxury (99th) is near $9.8M.

 

Seattle Housing Highlights
Seattle also sustains strong pricing, with median home values reported around $766,000 in 2025.
Active inventory has seen significant growth nearly 50% year-over-year increases, giving buyers more options than recent years.
Entry into Seattle’s luxury market typically starts around $1.7M, with ultraluxury near $6.5M slightly more accessible than Boston’s highest tiers.
However, affordability remains a major challenge: estimates show it could take 22+ years of saving for a down payment in the Seattle area for a typical household.

 

What this means for buyers & sellers
Both markets are high-cost and competitive but Boston’s inventory remains tighter and luxury prices are steeper, while Seattle is showing more buyer options and rising inventory.
Buyers may have slightly more leverage in Seattle due to increased supply, while Boston’s market still favors sellers with limited homes and historically short days on market.