Tacoma, WA metro area Housing Market

Hot Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Tacoma, WA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: March 2026

Median Sale Price

$563K

0.5% YoY

Days on Market

19 days

5.6% YoY

Active Inventory

1,743

17.1% YoY

Homes Sold

883

0.1% YoY

Hot Market

Homes are selling quickly with strong competition among buyers.

Tacoma, WA metro area Market Summary

The Tacoma, WA metro area housing market is heating up. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $563K, down 0.5% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 19 days on the market, 5.6% longer than a year ago.

There are 1,743 homes for sale — 17.1% more than last year. With 2.0 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 1,205 new listings were added during this period, up 6.7% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 100.3% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 38.2% of homes sell above their asking price. 33.8% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

53

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 2.0
Days on Market 19
Price Drops 33.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio 100.3%
Market Temperature Hot

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $437K) 29.0%
Days on Market (National: 55) 65.5%
Inventory (National: 1,314,690) 99.9%

vs. Washington Median

Median Price (Washington: $644K) 12.6%
Days on Market (Washington: 31) 38.7%

Investor Takeaway

This is a highly competitive market. Be prepared to move quickly and potentially offer above asking price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals.

Tacoma, WA metro area Market Trends

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Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$615K

Price per Sq Ft

$314

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.3%

Months of Supply

2.0

Sold Above List

38.2%

Price Drops

33.8%

New Listings

1,205

6.7% YoY

Pending Sales

1,136

Off Market in 2 Weeks

50.5%

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