Lewis County, Washington Housing Market
In Lewis County, Washington, the median home value is $385,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,097. This places Lewis County at #328 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #24 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: $1,129
- Establishments: 2,139
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 373
- Multi-family: 58
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 33,651 (avg $73,106)
- Outflow: 31,775 (avg $73,124)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 8 active ZIP codes in Lewis County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98377 | 414.5 | +5.31% | 2025 |
| 2 | 98564 | 357.5 | +6.37% | 2025 |
| 3 | 98591 | 350.8 | +8.36% | 2025 |
| 4 | 98596 | 376.8 | +12.09% | 2025 |
| 5 | 98356 | 359.4 | -1.78% | 2025 |
| 6 | 98531 | 358.1 | +1.59% | 2025 |
| 7 | 98570 | 340.5 | +6.31% | 2025 |
| 8 | 98532 | 331.2 | +1.62% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lewis County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $385,800 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,097 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 29.3 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lewis County is 11.6% below the Washington state average and 69.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,097/month is 12.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 29.3, Lewis 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.
Lewis County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick County | Virginia | $386,000 | $1,507 |
| Sumter County | Florida | $385,400 | $1,269 |
| Harford County | Maryland | $386,400 | $1,586 |
| Seminole County | Florida | $386,900 | $1,783 |
| New Hanover County | North Carolina | $387,800 | $1,417 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | $379,300 | $1,198 | 71.0% |
| Wahkiakum County | $396,800 | $853 | 83.2% |
| Cowlitz County | $397,500 | $1,206 | 68.0% |
| Pend Oreille County | $367,900 | $855 | 80.8% |
| Benton County | $407,800 | $1,306 | 67.6% |
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).