Adams County, Washington Housing Market
In Adams County, Washington, the median home value is $273,300, with a median monthly rent of $877. This places Adams County at #762 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #37 within Washington.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,006
- Establishments: 636
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 31
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 7,664 (avg $59,392)
- Outflow: 7,418 (avg $59,558)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Adams County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99169 | 307.3 | +3.56% | 2025 |
| 2 | 99326 | 263.3 | — | 2025 |
| 3 | 99344 | 355.2 | +0.77% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Adams County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $273,300 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $877 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.0 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Adams County is 37.4% below the Washington state average and 20.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $877/month is 29.9% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.0, Adams County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Adams County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.3%, compared to 71.3% in Washington and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | Florida | $273,300 | $1,049 |
| Stearns County | Minnesota | $273,400 | $1,068 |
| Otter Tail County | Minnesota | $273,000 | $868 |
| Natrona County | Wyoming | $273,000 | $1,016 |
| Boone County | Missouri | $272,800 | $1,088 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | $271,200 | $985 | 77.7% |
| Ferry County | $283,400 | $663 | 78.1% |
| Lincoln County | $292,800 | $883 | 80.4% |
| Grant County | $299,500 | $1,116 | 66.3% |
| Okanogan County | $299,800 | $887 | 72.4% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).