Housing
Home prices and rent in Bothell
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Washington and the U.S.
Census geography: Bothell city, Washington. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Bothell vs. Washington and the U.S.
| Bothell | Washington | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $925,100 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,346 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $140,427 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 66% | 64% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1985 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $344,600 | $530,300 | $925,100 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,308 | $1,719 | $2,346 |
| Median household income | $75,643 | $99,965 | $140,427 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area · King County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent; green figures are the range across 2 Bothell ZIP codes, where HUD sets Small Area Fair Market Rents.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $164,400. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $81,700 | $93,350 | $105,000 | $116,650 | $126,000 | $135,350 | $144,650 | $154,000 |
| Very low income (50%) | $57,550 | $65,800 | $74,000 | $82,200 | $88,800 | $95,400 | $101,950 | $108,550 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $34,550 | $39,450 | $44,400 | $49,300 | $53,250 | $57,200 | $61,150 | $65,100 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 10, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Bothell?
$925,100, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $564,600 in Washington and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Bothell?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,346 a month, versus $1,760 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Bothell?
The median home value went from $344,600 in 2014 to $925,100 in 2024 (+168%).
What is fair market rent in Bothell?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,091 for a studio, $2,180 for one bedroom and $2,549 for two bedrooms; across Bothell's ZIP codes, two-bedroom values run $2,750 to $3,170. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Bothell city, Washington. Values are estimates with margins of error.