Washington Housing Market Data
In Washington, the median home value across 39 counties is $436,312, with a median gross rent of $1,251/month. Below is a full county-by-county breakdown based on the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates).
Median Home Value
$436,312
Median Rent
$1,251/mo
Owner Occupancy
71.3%
Counties
39
📈 Washington Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — Purchase-Only, Quarterly (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2026-Q2
💡 Year-over-Year Trend:
Home prices in Washington
fell -1.0%
year-over-year as of 2026-Q2.
(Source: FHFA)
📍 State Economic Snapshot
Aggregate economic and demographic indicators for Washington
Employment
2,929,856
private-sector jobs (2025)
- Total establishments: 227,267
BLS QCEW
New Housing Supply
34,913
new units authorized (2025)
U.S. Census Bureau
Net Migration
+101572
filers (2021-2022)
IRS Statistics of Income
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| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King County | $859,900 | $2,092 | 34.3 |
| 2 | San Juan County | $799,200 | $1,512 | 44.0 |
| 3 | Snohomish County | $696,000 | $1,949 | 29.8 |
| 4 | Island County | $593,300 | $1,662 | 29.7 |
| 5 | Whatcom County | $585,800 | $1,555 | 31.4 |
| 6 | Kitsap County | $555,100 | $1,822 | 25.4 |
| 7 | Skagit County | $545,100 | $1,536 | 29.6 |
| 8 | Jefferson County | $535,000 | $1,522 | 29.3 |
| 9 | Skamania County | $529,500 | $1,068 | 41.3 |
| 10 | Pierce County | $526,600 | $1,806 | 24.3 |
Top 10 Most Affordable Counties in Washington
| # | County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Price/Rent Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asotin County | $325,600 | $1,043 | 26.0 |
| 2 | Grays Harbor County | $314,000 | $1,062 | 24.6 |
| 3 | Yakima County | $310,100 | $1,109 | 23.3 |
| 4 | Okanogan County | $299,800 | $887 | 28.2 |
| 5 | Grant County | $299,500 | $1,116 | 22.4 |
| 6 | Lincoln County | $292,800 | $883 | 27.6 |
| 7 | Ferry County | $283,400 | $663 | 35.6 |
| 8 | Adams County | $273,300 | $877 | 26.0 |
| 9 | Columbia County | $271,200 | $985 | 22.9 |
| 10 | Garfield County | $239,200 | $791 | 25.2 |
All Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| King County | $859,900 | $2,092 | 55.4% |
| San Juan County | $799,200 | $1,512 | 78.0% |
| 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% |
| Skagit County | $545,100 | $1,536 | 70.1% |
| Jefferson County | $535,000 | $1,522 | 79.0% |
| Skamania County | $529,500 | $1,068 | 80.0% |
| Pierce County | $526,600 | $1,806 | 64.7% |
| Clark County | $522,900 | $1,748 | 66.4% |
| Kittitas County | $497,400 | $1,341 | 61.5% |
| Chelan County | $490,100 | $1,226 | 64.6% |
| Thurston County | $480,300 | $1,736 | 67.7% |
| Douglas County | $432,500 | $1,305 | 69.3% |
| Klickitat County | $425,300 | $1,105 | 76.7% |
| Clallam County | $421,800 | $1,152 | 73.7% |
| Mason County | $411,800 | $1,285 | 82.3% |
| Spokane County | $410,700 | $1,283 | 64.5% |
| Walla Walla County | $408,900 | $1,218 | 65.0% |
| Benton County | $407,800 | $1,306 | 67.6% |
| Cowlitz County | $397,500 | $1,206 | 68.0% |
| Wahkiakum County | $396,800 | $853 | 83.2% |
| Lewis County | $385,800 | $1,097 | 75.8% |
| Franklin County | $379,300 | $1,198 | 71.0% |
| Pend Oreille County | $367,900 | $855 | 80.8% |
| Whitman County | $359,600 | $1,049 | 46.8% |
| Stevens County | $350,600 | $898 | 79.8% |
| Pacific County | $334,800 | $1,005 | 81.8% |
| Asotin County | $325,600 | $1,043 | 73.2% |
| Grays Harbor County | $314,000 | $1,062 | 73.2% |
| Yakima County | $310,100 | $1,109 | 61.8% |
| Okanogan County | $299,800 | $887 | 72.4% |
| Grant County | $299,500 | $1,116 | 66.3% |
| Lincoln County | $292,800 | $883 | 80.4% |
| Ferry County | $283,400 | $663 | 78.1% |
| Adams County | $273,300 | $877 | 69.3% |
| Columbia County | $271,200 | $985 | 77.7% |
| Garfield County | $239,200 | $791 | 76.9% |
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.