Columbia County, Washington Housing Market
In Columbia County, Washington, the median home value is $271,200, with a median monthly rent of $985. This places Columbia County at #777 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #38 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: $0
- Establishments: 154
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 5
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,603 (avg $80,170)
- Outflow: 1,476 (avg $82,205)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Columbia County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99328 | 327.5 | +1.69% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Columbia County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $271,200 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $985 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.7% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 22.9 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Columbia County is 37.8% below the Washington state average and 19.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $985/month is 21.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 22.9, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Columbia County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.7%, compared to 71.3% in Washington and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe County | Georgia | $271,200 | $943 |
| Orange County | Vermont | $271,300 | $1,173 |
| Benton County | Minnesota | $271,000 | $982 |
| Greene County | New York | $271,600 | $1,004 |
| Grundy County | Illinois | $271,700 | $1,177 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | $273,300 | $877 | 69.3% |
| 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).