Washington state and King County recorded more evictions in 2025 than ever before — a sign that the affordability crisis is deepening.
The number of eviction cases filed in Washington courts rose to 23,965 in 2025, a 3% increase from 2024. The increase was significantly greater in the Seattle area.
Eviction cases grew by 12% to 8,732 in King County and 16% to 2,579 in neighboring Snohomish County…