Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Wilderness Rim, WA
$681,300Median home value
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About Wilderness Rim
Wilderness Rim is a private lake community in King County, Washington, just south of North Bend in the Cascade foothills. About 1,560 residents live around Lake Retreat in a forested, deed-restricted setting with a private beach, trails, and community lodge. It's a recreation-focused enclave about 30 miles east of Seattle with strong mountain-town character.
Home prices in Wilderness Rim
The median home value in Wilderness Rim is $681,300.
Top places in Wilderness Rim
- Lake Retreat — private lake with beach, swimming, and boating for members.
- Rattlesnake Lake and Rattlesnake Ledge — iconic hiking minutes north.
- Downtown North Bend — dining and the Twin Peaks sights, about 5 minutes north.
- Snoqualmie Point Park — viewpoint over the valley nearby.
Commuting from Wilderness Rim
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 35-40 minutes west.
- I-90 is minutes north; downtown Seattle is about 30-40 minutes west.
- King County Metro buses serve North Bend with connections to Seattle.
Wilderness Rim FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wilderness Rim, WA?
The median home value in Wilderness Rim is $681,300. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Wilderness Rim, WA?
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is about 35-40 minutes west.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.