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Washington Home Values and Rents
The median home value in Washington is $564,600, 4th highest among states. Prices changed -0.9% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $587,533
- 4th of 51 states
- Median rent
- $1,760/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- -0.9%
- 50th fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 63.8%
- Owner-occupied homes
Washington home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | Washington |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 582 |
| Q4 2025 | 593 |
| Q4 2024 | 581 |
| Q4 2023 | 564 |
| Q4 2022 | 545 |
| Q4 2021 | 528 |
| Q4 2020 | 442 |
| Q4 2019 | 387 |
| Q4 2018 | 359 |
| Q4 2017 | 333 |
| Q4 2016 | 300 |
| Q4 2015 | 272 |
| Q4 2014 | 245 |
| Q4 2013 | 230 |
| Q4 2012 | 216 |
Over five years, Washington home prices changed +20.0%, compared with +29.9% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency ยท Last updated 07/01/2026
Home values by county
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual county index
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| # | County | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan County | $897,256 | $1,512 | +3.0% | +51.6% |
| 2 | King County | $824,870 | $2,092 | +0.9% | +36.5% |
| 3 | Snohomish County | $728,217 | $1,949 | +1.3% | +50.8% |
| 4 | Island County | $634,230 | $1,662 | +2.2% | +48.7% |
| 5 | Whatcom County | $607,644 | $1,555 | +2.1% | +49.9% |
| 6 | Jefferson County | $593,704 | $1,522 | +1.5% | +50.2% |
| 7 | Kitsap County | $579,133 | $1,822 | +2.7% | +41.1% |
| 8 | Skagit County | $576,374 | $1,536 | +4.1% | +52.7% |
| 9 | Skamania County | $559,410 | $1,068 | +0.7% | +46.5% |
| 10 | Pierce County | $559,277 | $1,806 | +2.9% | +45.5% |
| 11 | Clark County | $541,704 | $1,748 | +2.0% | +42.5% |
| 12 | Chelan County | $531,212 | $1,226 | +2.5% | +48.2% |
| 13 | Thurston County | $521,378 | $1,736 | +2.3% | +48.3% |
| 14 | Kittitas County | $494,987 | $1,341 | +1.6% | +46.1% |
| 15 | Douglas County | $494,746 | $1,305 | +0.9% | +44.1% |
| 16 | Clallam County | $488,467 | $1,152 | +2.7% | +54.6% |
| 17 | Klickitat County | $469,127 | $1,105 | +4.4% | +50.4% |
| 18 | Mason County | $447,199 | $1,285 | +4.8% | +54.5% |
| 19 | Benton County | $446,007 | $1,306 | +3.1% | +45.6% |
| 20 | Lewis County | $428,499 | $1,097 | +3.6% | +52.8% |
| 21 | Spokane County | $419,205 | $1,283 | +2.6% | +50.9% |
| 22 | Cowlitz County | $417,827 | $1,206 | +3.7% | +43.4% |
| 23 | Franklin County | $416,391 | $1,198 | +0.5% | +42.4% |
| 24 | Walla Walla County | $413,682 | $1,218 | +5.0% | +50.6% |
| 25 | Wahkiakum County | $395,938 | $853 | -1.5% | +53.9% |
| 26 | Pend Oreille County | $368,749 | $855 | +11.0% | +65.6% |
| 27 | Stevens County | $367,926 | $898 | -1.8% | +51.0% |
| 28 | Grant County | $355,493 | $1,116 | +0.7% | +54.1% |
| 29 | Yakima County | $348,119 | $1,109 | +3.6% | +45.0% |
| 30 | Asotin County | $344,892 | $1,043 | +4.4% | +52.6% |
| 31 | Pacific County | $330,795 | $1,005 | +4.4% | +57.3% |
| 32 | Whitman County | $324,366 | $1,049 | +1.0% | +43.6% |
| 33 | Lincoln County | $317,400 | $883 | +5.1% | +56.4% |
| 34 | Grays Harbor County | $314,086 | $1,062 | +3.1% | +55.6% |
| 35 | Okanogan County | $308,425 | $887 | -1.5% | +56.2% |
| 36 | Adams County | $304,595 | $877 | +2.1% | +56.7% |
| 37 | Ferry County | $278,617 | $663 | -17.8% | +30.1% |
| 38 | Columbia County | $270,319 | $985 | +1.6% | +47.4% |
| 39 | Garfield County | $241,396 | $791 | +5.7% | +51.5% |
Most expensive cities in Washington
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercer Island | 25,307 | $2,212,845 | $2,502 |
| 2 | Sammamish | 66,463 | $1,489,177 | $2,857 |
| 3 | Bellevue | 151,847 | $1,386,450 | $2,572 |
| 4 | Newcastle | 12,989 | $1,336,845 | $2,369 |
| 5 | Woodinville | 13,438 | $1,295,867 | $2,416 |
| 6 | Redmond | 77,353 | $1,293,017 | $2,409 |
| 7 | Cottage Lake | 22,518 | $1,230,700 | $2,740 |
| 8 | Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 23,047 | $1,218,500 | $2,556 |
| 9 | Bainbridge Island | 24,631 | $1,170,933 | $2,194 |
| 10 | Kirkland | 92,621 | $1,154,450 | $2,401 |
| 11 | Bothell East | 14,578 | $1,131,600 | $2,406 |
| 12 | Issaquah | 39,591 | $1,090,122 | $2,590 |
| 13 | Snoqualmie | 13,798 | $1,051,345 | $2,938 |
| 14 | Maltby | 10,910 | $1,002,100 | $2,158 |
| 15 | Lake Forest Park | 13,335 | $981,105 | $2,333 |
| 16 | Bothell | 49,610 | $979,439 | $2,346 |
| 17 | Kenmore | 23,741 | $963,292 | $1,949 |
| 18 | Mill Creek | 20,956 | $923,989 | $2,249 |
| 19 | Mill Creek East | 25,453 | $905,400 | $3,152 |
| 20 | Snohomish | 10,239 | $902,097 | $1,654 |
| 21 | Edmonds | 42,735 | $898,647 | $1,903 |
| 22 | Mukilteo | 21,323 | $888,421 | $2,166 |
| 23 | Silver Firs | 22,306 | $859,900 | $2,881 |
| 24 | Picnic Point | 10,261 | $833,800 | $2,319 |
| 25 | Bothell West | 22,029 | $824,900 | $2,511 |
Most affordable cities in Washington
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | 17,088 | $267,656 | $1,049 |
| 2 | Sunnyside | 16,277 | $317,653 | $1,026 |
| 3 | Grandview | 11,187 | $332,844 | $1,107 |
| 4 | Yakima | 96,961 | $358,493 | $1,117 |
| 5 | Moses Lake | 26,083 | $360,400 | $1,216 |
| 6 | Airway Heights | 11,245 | $367,870 | $1,389 |
| 7 | Terrace Heights | 10,041 | $377,300 | $1,196 |
| 8 | Kelso | 12,684 | $385,912 | $1,220 |
| 9 | Longview | 38,069 | $386,819 | $1,137 |
| 10 | Centralia | 18,830 | $386,885 | $1,084 |
| 11 | Spokane | 230,293 | $392,803 | $1,215 |
| 12 | Spokane Valley | 106,365 | $407,956 | $1,353 |
| 13 | Walla Walla | 33,925 | $414,086 | $1,323 |
| 14 | Cheney | 12,804 | $415,627 | $1,156 |
| 15 | Pasco | 79,575 | $416,458 | $1,227 |
Home sale prices by metro area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026. Metro areas can cross state lines.
| Metro area | Median price | 1 yr |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $698,090 | -0.3% |
| Bellingham, WA | $581,896 | -0.2% |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $558,569 | +6.1% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $536,386 | -1.6% |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $511,065 | -0.3% |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $424,131 | +1.0% |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $405,661 | +0.2% |
| Yakima, WA | $372,224 | +6.3% |
Metro areas in Washington
FHFA all-transactions index; metro areas may cross state lines
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| Metro area | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | +3.5% | +40.3% |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | +3.0% | +31.8% |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | +2.5% | +30.4% |
| Yakima, WA | +2.4% | +34.3% |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | +1.9% | +33.2% |
| Tacoma-Lakewood, WA (MSAD) | +1.9% | +28.4% |
| Walla Walla, WA | +1.2% | +33.1% |
| Bellingham, WA | +0.5% | +34.4% |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA (MSAD) | +0.3% | +24.6% |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | +0.1% | +25.8% |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | -0.1% | +29.1% |
| Everett, WA (MSAD) | -0.5% | +31.6% |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | -2.3% | +33.5% |
ZIP codes with the biggest 5-year price gains
FHFA annual ZIP code index, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in Washington?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in Washington is $564,600, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 4th highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in Washington?
- Home prices in Washington changed -0.9% over the year through Q2 2026 and +20.0% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in Washington?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Mercer Island has the highest typical home value at $2,212,845, followed by Sammamish ($1,489,177) and Bellevue ($1,386,450).
- Where are homes most affordable in Washington?
- Aberdeen has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $267,656, followed by Sunnyside ($317,653) and Grandview ($332,844).
- How much do homes sell for in Washington?
- In Sep 2026, the median sale price was $698,090 in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area, $581,896 in the Bellingham, WA area and $558,569 in the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA area, according to Zillow. These are the metro areas in Washington with the highest median sale prices.
- What is the average rent in Washington?
- The median gross rent in Washington is $1,760 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 36% of households rent.