Pacific County, Washington Housing Market
In Pacific County, Washington, the median home value is $334,800, with a median monthly rent of $1,005. This places Pacific County at #472 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #29 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: $840
- Establishments: 634
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 64
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,839 (avg $73,623)
- Outflow: 9,045 (avg $72,949)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 5 active ZIP codes in Pacific County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98640 | 328.9 | +12.05% | 2025 |
| 2 | 98577 | 275.0 | +8.17% | 2025 |
| 3 | 98631 | 324.8 | +5.79% | 2025 |
| 4 | 98624 | 271.9 | +25.44% | 2023 |
| 5 | 98644 | 455.3 | +23.50% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Pacific County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $334,800 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,005 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 81.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.8 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Pacific County is 23.3% below the Washington state average and 47.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,005/month is 19.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.8, Pacific 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.
Pacific County has an owner-occupancy rate of 81.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nez Perce County | Idaho | $334,700 | $1,015 |
| Robertson County | Tennessee | $335,000 | $1,199 |
| Rich County | Utah | $334,600 | $760 |
| Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | $335,600 | $1,193 |
| Pierce County | Wisconsin | $333,700 | $1,044 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asotin County | $325,600 | $1,043 | 73.2% |
| Stevens County | $350,600 | $898 | 79.8% |
| Grays Harbor County | $314,000 | $1,062 | 73.2% |
| Yakima County | $310,100 | $1,109 | 61.8% |
| Whitman County | $359,600 | $1,049 | 46.8% |
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).