July economic report: slight decline in home prices and auto sales
July 31, 2025
The July economic snapshot is now available:
This is a report produced by the Office of Financial Management’s Forecasting and Research Division.
Here are some key highlights from this month's report:
- Monthly revenue surged past forecasts: State General Fund revenues came in $90.1M above expectations from mid-June to mid-July, reaching $2.55B.
- Personal income growth lagged national average: Washington’s personal income grew just 3.2% in Q1 2025, the slowest among all U.S. states, well below the national average of 6.7%.
- Strong job growth, but participation falling: The state added 10,900 jobs in June, outperforming forecasts. Yet, labor force participation slipped to 62.3%.
- Cooling in housing and auto sectors: Seattle home prices declined 0.9% in April (second monthly drop), and new vehicle registrations fell 6.2% in June.
- Layoffs concentrated in tech & healthcare: From June to July, the tech sector led with 2,117 job cuts, followed by healthcare, transportation, and education.