December 30th, 2025

Seattle's office vacancy rate is the 2nd-worst in the U.S.

Seattle’s office market just landed another unwanted distinction. The city has the second-highest office vacancy rate among major U.S. markets, trailing only San Francisco, according to the latest national office report from CommercialCafe.

This will now be new Seattle mayor Katie Wilson's problem, explains Charlie Harger.

Charlie Harger

Seattle's Morning News