5 Best Real Estate Markets for Hipsters

The city also has a thriving indie-rock scene and a long history of great live music. After all, musicians from Ray Charles to Kurt Cobain spent their formative years there.

Seattle's median home prices have risen 6.14% over the past year to hit $328,950. Realtor.com lists some 1,800 properties for sale there, with prices ranging from $42,500 for a one-bedroom condo to $10 million for a five-bedroom estate.