Skamania County, Washington Housing Market
In Skamania County, Washington, the median home value is $529,500, with a median monthly rent of $1,068. This places Skamania County at #117 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #9 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: $1,070
- Establishments: 236
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 55
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,809 (avg $118,708)
- Outflow: 4,422 (avg $118,498)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Skamania County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98648 | 307.9 | +3.50% | 2025 |
| 2 | 98610 | 346.0 | +2.18% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Skamania County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $529,500 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,068 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.0% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 41.3 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Skamania County is 21.4% above the Washington state average and 132.5% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,068/month is 14.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 41.3, Skamania 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.
Skamania County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx County | New York | $529,500 | $1,458 |
| Union County | New Jersey | $529,200 | $1,730 |
| Prince William County | Virginia | $530,100 | $2,067 |
| San Joaquin County | California | $530,700 | $1,734 |
| Garfield County | Colorado | $527,800 | $1,637 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | $526,600 | $1,806 | 64.7% |
| Jefferson County | $535,000 | $1,522 | 79.0% |
| Clark County | $522,900 | $1,748 | 66.4% |
| Skagit County | $545,100 | $1,536 | 70.1% |
| 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).