Wahkiakum County, Washington Housing Market
In Wahkiakum County, Washington, the median home value is $396,800, with a median monthly rent of $853. This places Wahkiakum County at #291 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #23 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: $0
- Establishments: 111
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 13
- Multi-family: 8
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 1,874 (avg $75,015)
- Outflow: 1,711 (avg $75,475)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Wahkiakum County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98612 | 356.7 | -2.70% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Wahkiakum County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $396,800 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.2% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 38.8 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Wahkiakum County is 9.1% below the Washington state average and 74.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $853/month is 31.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 38.8, Wahkiakum 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.
Wahkiakum County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz County | Washington | $397,500 | $1,206 |
| Anchorage Municipality | Alaska | $395,900 | $1,489 |
| Manassas Park city | Virginia | $395,900 | $2,146 |
| York County | Maine | $395,700 | $1,339 |
| Waukesha County | Wisconsin | $398,200 | $1,356 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowlitz County | $397,500 | $1,206 | 68.0% |
| Benton County | $407,800 | $1,306 | 67.6% |
| Lewis County | $385,800 | $1,097 | 75.8% |
| Walla Walla County | $408,900 | $1,218 | 65.0% |
| Spokane County | $410,700 | $1,283 | 64.5% |
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).