Douglas County, Washington Housing Market
In Douglas County, Washington, the median home value is $432,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,305. This places Douglas County at #221 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #15 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: $936
- Establishments: 1,060
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 225
- Multi-family: 78
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 18,244 (avg $82,394)
- Outflow: 17,403 (avg $80,540)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Douglas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98858 | 372.1 | -4.99% | 2025 |
| 2 | 98848 | 320.5 | +2.52% | 2025 |
| 3 | 98802 | 351.7 | +2.46% | 2025 |
| 4 | 98823 | 319.1 | +1.71% | 2025 |
| 5 | 98843 | 280.9 | +17.35% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Douglas County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $432,500 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,305 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.6 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Douglas County is 0.9% below the Washington state average and 89.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,305/month is 4.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.6, Douglas 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.
Douglas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan County | Colorado | $432,500 | $992 |
| Martin County | Florida | $432,200 | $1,569 |
| Tuolumne County | California | $433,200 | $1,302 |
| York County | Virginia | $433,200 | $1,827 |
| Tooele County | Utah | $431,600 | $1,189 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klickitat County | $425,300 | $1,105 | 76.7% |
| Clallam County | $421,800 | $1,152 | 73.7% |
| Mason County | $411,800 | $1,285 | 82.3% |
| Spokane County | $410,700 | $1,283 | 64.5% |
| Walla Walla County | $408,900 | $1,218 | 65.0% |
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).