Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Carnation, WA
$1,000,000Median listing price
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About Carnation
Carnation (~2,158 residents, 2020 Census) is a small Snoqualmie Valley city historically known as Tolt, at the confluence of the Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers on SR-203, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $1,000,000 (read September 2026). It is a rural-suburban community known for farms, river parks, and valley scenery.
Home prices in Carnation
The median listing price in Carnation is $1,000,000.
Top places in Carnation
- Tolt-MacDonald Park (Snoqualmie River camping and trails).
- Camlann Medieval Village.
- Remlinger Farms.
- Snoqualmie Valley Trail.
Commuting from Carnation
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 25–30 miles via SR-203/SR-202 and I-90).
- Transit: King County Metro buses; no rail service — commuters typically drive or connect via Redmond park-and-rides.
Carnation FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Carnation, WA?
The median listing price in Carnation is $1,000,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Carnation, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~40–55 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 25–30 miles via SR-203/SR-202 and I-90).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.