Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Black Diamond, WA
$759,475Median listing price
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About Black Diamond
Black Diamond (~4,697 residents, 2020 Census) is a southeast King County city that was the fastest-growing small city in King County in 2023 (40.6% growth rate), per its Wikipedia introduction. A former coal-mining company town, it is now known for master-planned communities set around lakes and forest.
Home prices in Black Diamond
The median listing price in Black Diamond is $759,475.
Top places in Black Diamond
- Black Diamond Historical Museum and historic company-town buildings.
- Lake Sawyer and Lake Sawyer Park.
- Flaming Geyser State Park (nearby, on the Green River).
Commuting from Black Diamond
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 30–35 miles via SR-169 and SR-18/I-5).
- Transit: King County Metro buses; no rail service — commuters typically drive or connect via Kent/Auburn park-and-rides.
Black Diamond FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Black Diamond, WA?
The median listing price in Black Diamond is $759,475. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Black Diamond, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 30–35 miles via SR-169 and SR-18/I-5).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.