Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Fairwood, WA
$802,500Median listing price
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About Fairwood
Fairwood (~19,396 residents, 2020 Census) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in King County, per its Wikipedia introduction. It is a quiet, residential suburb between Renton and Kent known for larger lots, parks, and golf-course living.
Home prices in Fairwood
The median listing price in Fairwood is $802,500.
Top places in Fairwood
- Petrovitsky Park.
- Fairwood Village shopping center.
- Nearby Lake Desire and Spring Lake parks.
Commuting from Fairwood
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 15–17 miles via SR-167/I-405 and I-5).
- Transit: King County Metro buses; no rail service — commuters typically drive or connect via Renton Transit Center.
Fairwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fairwood, WA?
The median listing price in Fairwood is $802,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Fairwood, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 15–17 miles via SR-167/I-405 and I-5).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.