Whitman County, Washington Housing Market
In Whitman County, Washington, the median home value is $359,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,049. This places Whitman County at #385 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #27 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: $1,233
- Establishments: 1,104
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 22
- Multi-family: 4
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,626 (avg $79,943)
- Outflow: 14,213 (avg $82,397)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Whitman County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99111 | 300.9 | +12.30% | 2025 |
| 2 | 99163 | 294.6 | +0.35% | 2025 |
| 3 | 99161 | 368.0 | +1.38% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Whitman County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $359,600 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,049 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 46.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 28.6 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Whitman County is 17.6% below the Washington state average and 57.9% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,049/month is 16.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 28.6, Whitman 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.
Whitman County has an owner-occupancy rate of 46.8%, compared to 71.3% in Washington and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owyhee County | Idaho | $359,800 | $821 |
| Henrico County | Virginia | $359,200 | $1,541 |
| Plumas County | California | $360,200 | $1,194 |
| Sanders County | Montana | $359,000 | $820 |
| Wright County | Minnesota | $358,900 | $1,288 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pend Oreille County | $367,900 | $855 | 80.8% |
| Stevens County | $350,600 | $898 | 79.8% |
| Franklin County | $379,300 | $1,198 | 71.0% |
| Pacific County | $334,800 | $1,005 | 81.8% |
| Lewis County | $385,800 | $1,097 | 75.8% |
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).