Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to White Center, WA
$609,950Median listing price
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About White Center
White Center (~16,631 residents, 2020 Census) is a census-designated place between West Seattle and Burien, sometimes nicknamed "Rat City" for a historical reason noted in its Wikipedia introduction. It is one of the region's most neighborhoods, known for its international dining scene and relative affordability close to downtown.
Home prices in White Center
The median listing price in White Center is $609,950.
Top places in White Center
- White Center's commercial strip (international restaurants and shops).
- Dick Thurnau Memorial Park.
- Steve Cox Memorial Park.
- Nearby West Seattle's Alki Beach (short drive).
Commuting from White Center
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~15–25 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 8 miles north, per a September 2026 homes.com local guide).
- Transit: RapidRide H Line and King County Metro buses to downtown Seattle.
White Center FAQs
- What is the housing market like in White Center, WA?
The median listing price in White Center is $609,950. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from White Center, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~15–25 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 8 miles north, per a September 2026 homes.com local guide).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.