San Juan County, Washington Housing Market
In San Juan County, Washington, the median home value is $799,200, with a median monthly rent of $1,512. This places San Juan County at #31 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #2 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: $1,023
- Establishments: 1,002
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 81
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,654 (avg $123,499)
- Outflow: 7,888 (avg $120,608)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in San Juan County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98250 | 289.9 | +0.44% | 2025 |
| 2 | 98221 | 362.7 | +8.82% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | San Juan County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $799,200 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,512 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 44.0 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in San Juan County is 83.2% above the Washington state average and 251.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,512/month is 20.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 44.0, San Juan 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.
San Juan County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito County | California | $793,400 | $1,992 |
| Santa Barbara County | California | $790,700 | $2,131 |
| Wasatch County | Utah | $787,300 | $2,000 |
| Sonoma County | California | $815,500 | $2,158 |
| Monterey County | California | $781,000 | $2,055 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County | $859,900 | $2,092 | 55.4% |
| Snohomish County | $696,000 | $1,949 | 68.2% |
| Island County | $593,300 | $1,662 | 74.7% |
| Whatcom County | $585,800 | $1,555 | 63.7% |
| Kitsap County | $555,100 | $1,822 | 70.1% |
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).