Ferry County, Washington Housing Market
In Ferry County, Washington, the median home value is $283,400, with a median monthly rent of $663. This places Ferry County at #711 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #36 within Washington.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $863
- Establishments: 212
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 17
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,590 (avg $60,173)
- Outflow: 2,404 (avg $59,393)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Ferry County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99141 | 316.6 | +10.20% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Ferry County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $283,400 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $663 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.1% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 35.6 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Ferry County is 35.0% below the Washington state average and 24.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $663/month is 47.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 35.6, Ferry 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.
Ferry County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia County | Wisconsin | $283,200 | $978 |
| Beaver County | Utah | $283,700 | $981 |
| Duchesne County | Utah | $283,700 | $1,009 |
| Leavenworth County | Kansas | $282,900 | $1,219 |
| Plaquemines Parish | Louisiana | $282,900 | $1,573 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | $292,800 | $883 | 80.4% |
| Adams County | $273,300 | $877 | 69.3% |
| Columbia County | $271,200 | $985 | 77.7% |
| 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).