By MBAKS Senior Policy Analyst Allison Butcher

The Office of Financial Management (OFM) has posted its annual population update, which shows continued growth in the Puget Sound region. As of April 1, 2021, King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties added 66,200 people. According to The Seattle Times, the Seattle metropolitan area, which includes King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, now exceeds 4 million people.

The Builders Bulletin is intended to provide a convenient way to track housing in our market and includes information from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, State of the Cities Data Systems, Office of Financial Management, and the Washington State Employment Security Department.

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Month’s supply of housing inventory for both King County and Snohomish County is still below a 2-month inventory, indicating that the market has not yet made the switch into a buyer’s market. Industry analysts consider a 4–6-month supply to be an indication of a healthy market. Snohomish County continues to be the most competitive within the Puget Sound region.

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