Mason County, Washington Housing Market
In Mason County, Washington, the median home value is $411,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,285. This places Mason County at #264 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #18 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: $969
- Establishments: 1,166
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 200
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 27,283 (avg $79,338)
- Outflow: 25,604 (avg $78,202)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 7 active ZIP codes in Mason County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98548 | 452.8 | +48.19% | 2025 |
| 2 | 98588 | 451.7 | +0.33% | 2025 |
| 3 | 98592 | 352.5 | -2.57% | 2025 |
| 4 | 98546 | 381.4 | +10.21% | 2025 |
| 5 | 98584 | 345.2 | +3.93% | 2025 |
| 6 | 98524 | 379.7 | -1.38% | 2025 |
| 7 | 98502 | 332.4 | +1.78% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Mason County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $411,800 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,285 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.3% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 26.7 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Mason County is 5.6% below the Washington state average and 80.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,285/month is 2.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 26.7, Mason 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.
Mason County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County | Florida | $411,800 | $1,818 |
| Wayne County | Utah | $411,800 | $884 |
| Kodiak Island Borough | Alaska | $412,300 | $1,765 |
| Yuba County | California | $412,300 | $1,311 |
| Kane County | Utah | $410,900 | $1,072 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane County | $410,700 | $1,283 | 64.5% |
| Walla Walla County | $408,900 | $1,218 | 65.0% |
| Benton County | $407,800 | $1,306 | 67.6% |
| Clallam County | $421,800 | $1,152 | 73.7% |
| Klickitat County | $425,300 | $1,105 | 76.7% |
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).