Seattle, WA
How Happy Are Seattle's Homeowners?
Seattle is the birthplace of coffee culture, grunge rock and the Pike Place Market. So, it’s easy to see why the city’s homeowners are pretty happy — even despite all the rainy days. But it doesn’t stop there. Known for their enthusiasm for the outdoors, Seattleites have easy access to water and green spaces. And they also have more closet space and attached garages for their recreational equipment compared with homeowners in other areas. Seattle’s homeowners are also among the nation’s most conscious when it comes to energy efficiency: Solar energy, improved insulation and new windows rank high among Seattleite’s desired home projects and features.
Happiest Home Projects
Seattle's homeowners told us about the completed home projects that have brought them the most joy - and about the projects they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Remodeled the kitchen
- Remodeled a bathroom
- Installed central air conditioning
- Painted exterior
- Replaced/refinished flooring
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Remodel the kitchen
- Paint interior room/area
- Remodel a bathroom
- Plant a garden/landscaping
- Replace/refinish flooring
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Happiest Home Features
Seattle's homeowners told us about the home features that have brought them the most joy - and about the features they desire that will make them even happier. When projects overlap, it means they make homeowners happy whether they're enjoying them now or aspiring to enjoy them later.
Top-Ranking Interior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Lots of natural light
- Up-to-date kitchen
- Hardwood flooring
- Up-to-date bathrooms
- New appliances
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Up-to-date kitchen
- Up-to-date bathrooms
- Organized closet/storage space
- Central air conditioning
- Marble or quartz countertops
Top-Ranking Exterior Features
Top Completed ProjectsAlready Making Homeowners Happy
- Professional landscaping
- Freshly painted exterior
- Solar energy roofing features
- A fire pit
- Outdoor lighting
Top Projects That WouldMake Homeowners Happier
- Patio or deck
- Attached garage
- Trees
- Garden
- Space for animals
Other Contributors to Home Happiness
It's not just projects and features that make Seattle's homeowners happy, but also factors such as equity, community and accessibility.
What Makes
Homeowners Happy?
- Rising home values & equity
- Easy access to highways
- Lots of green space
- Within close proximity to water
- Can live & work in close proximity
Overall Home
Happiness
of homeowners consider themselves at least somewhat happy with their homes.
Impact of Home
Equity on Happiness
To Be Happier In My Home
I'd Like To...
of homeowners say they would be happier if they could remodel or add on to their homes.
A Snapshot of the Typical Home
The results of our Homeowner Happiness Survey suggest that these characteristics describe the average Seattle home:
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Homeowners have:3.3 bedrooms
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Homeowners have:2.3 bathrooms
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Average time living in home:12 years
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Average square footage:2,200
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Age of home:39 years
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