Lincoln County, Washington Housing Market
In Lincoln County, Washington, the median home value is $292,800, with a median monthly rent of $883. This places Lincoln County at #665 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #35 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: $1,056
- Establishments: 386
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 59
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,672 (avg $81,809)
- Outflow: 4,252 (avg $82,407)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Lincoln County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99122 | 379.2 | +5.55% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lincoln County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $292,800 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $883 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.4% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.6 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lincoln County is 32.9% below the Washington state average and 28.6% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $883/month is 29.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.6, Lincoln 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.
Lincoln County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper River Census Area | Alaska | $292,800 | $1,089 |
| Rockdale County | Georgia | $292,900 | $1,525 |
| Bernalillo County | New Mexico | $292,900 | $1,144 |
| Converse County | Wyoming | $292,700 | $866 |
| Cass County | Missouri | $292,400 | $1,205 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant County | $299,500 | $1,116 | 66.3% |
| Okanogan County | $299,800 | $887 | 72.4% |
| Ferry County | $283,400 | $663 | 78.1% |
| Yakima County | $310,100 | $1,109 | 61.8% |
| Adams County | $273,300 | $877 | 69.3% |
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).