Kittitas County, Washington Housing Market
In Kittitas County, Washington, the median home value is $497,400, with a median monthly rent of $1,341. This places Kittitas County at #140 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #12 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: $970
- Establishments: 1,361
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 240
- Multi-family: 48
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 18,348 (avg $101,512)
- Outflow: 17,203 (avg $100,121)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Kittitas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98922 | 341.9 | +5.44% | 2025 |
| 2 | 98901 | 270.8 | +3.89% | 2025 |
| 3 | 98926 | 294.7 | +0.46% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Kittitas County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $497,400 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,341 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.5% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 30.9 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kittitas County is 14.0% above the Washington state average and 118.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,341/month is 7.2% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 30.9, Kittitas 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.
Kittitas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockingham County | New Hampshire | $497,500 | $1,687 |
| Los Alamos County | New Mexico | $495,800 | $1,375 |
| Albemarle County | Virginia | $495,400 | $1,692 |
| Goochland County | Virginia | $500,600 | $1,614 |
| Chelan County | Washington | $490,100 | $1,226 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelan County | $490,100 | $1,226 | 64.6% |
| Thurston County | $480,300 | $1,736 | 67.7% |
| Clark County | $522,900 | $1,748 | 66.4% |
| Pierce County | $526,600 | $1,806 | 64.7% |
| Skamania County | $529,500 | $1,068 | 80.0% |
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).