Klickitat County, Washington Housing Market
In Klickitat County, Washington, the median home value is $425,300, with a median monthly rent of $1,105. This places Klickitat County at #241 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #16 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: $1,271
- Establishments: 763
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 96
- Multi-family: 6
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,971 (avg $115,938)
- Outflow: 9,135 (avg $116,119)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Klickitat County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98635 | 414.3 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 98650 | 339.7 | -0.17% | 2025 |
| 3 | 98672 | 383.1 | +8.01% | 2025 |
| 4 | 98620 | 317.8 | +9.18% | 2025 |
| 5 | 98605 | 396.4 | +8.39% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Klickitat County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $425,300 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,105 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 76.7% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 32.1 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Klickitat County is 2.5% below the Washington state average and 86.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,105/month is 11.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 32.1, Klickitat 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.
Klickitat County has an owner-occupancy rate of 76.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yavapai County | Arizona | $425,200 | $1,351 |
| Juab County | Utah | $425,400 | $907 |
| Walton County | Florida | $425,100 | $1,741 |
| Butte County | California | $424,700 | $1,414 |
| Prince George's County | Maryland | $426,000 | $1,799 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clallam County | $421,800 | $1,152 | 73.7% |
| Douglas County | $432,500 | $1,305 | 69.3% |
| 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).