| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $749,970 | -2.4% | 51 | 13,078 | 6.7 | $199,000 |
| Spokane | $477,950 | -4.4% | 52 | 2,469 | 6.6 | $126,000 |
| Kennewick | $499,900 | -2.0% | 58 | 1,235 | 5.8 | $131,000 |
| Olympia | $569,500 | -0.5% | 60 | 1,030 | 6.1 | $152,000 |
| Bellingham | $645,000 | -4.2% | 57 | 1,004 | 8.0 | $168,000 |
| Bremerton | $649,500 | -4.2% | 51 | 801 | 6.6 | $171,000 |
| Wenatchee | $633,500 | -5.6% | 94 | 792 | 8.0 | $165,000 |
| Aberdeen | $399,900 | -3.2% | 93 | 693 | 6.3 | $106,000 |
| Yakima | $428,213 | +0.3% | 58 | 633 | 6.3 | $113,000 |
| Mount Vernon | $684,900 | -3.5% | 59 | 511 | 8.0 | $181,000 |
| Ellensburg | $799,495 | +2.8% | 93 | 491 | 11.4 | $208,000 |
| Oak Harbor | $762,459 | +1.3% | 71 | 474 | 8.6 | $198,000 |
| Moses Lake | $424,067 | -0.2% | 90 | 462 | 6.0 | $112,000 |
| Longview | $489,925 | +0.7% | 66 | 430 | 6.7 | $129,000 |
| Centralia | $537,000 | +4.2% | 71 | 402 | 7.7 | $140,000 |
| Port Angeles | $571,000 | -1.5% | 67 | 373 | 8.4 | $149,000 |
| Shelton | $537,625 | +4.9% | 72 | 344 | 6.9 | $141,000 |
| Walla Walla | $525,000 | -1.4% | 81 | 305 | 7.3 | $140,000 |
| Port Townsend | $699,950 | +0.1% | 67 | 202 | 9.8 | $182,000 |
| Pullman | $419,900 | +8.2% | 75 | 151 | 7.9 | $110,000 |
| Othello | $359,450 | -0.8% | 82 | 53 | 5.5 | $95,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Washington housing market
Across the 21 Washington markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $537,625 as of September 2026, and 13 of 21 are priced below a year ago. Ellensburg is the most expensive ($799,495) and Othello the least ($359,450).
Midpoint median list price
$537,625
21 markets
Markets down YoY
13/21
September 2026
Active listings
25,933
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Washington market?
The table lists every Washington market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Washington?
Pullman posted the biggest year-over-year change in Washington (+8.2%) and Wenatchee the weakest (-5.6%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is -0.8%, with 25,933 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Washington?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $95,000 a year in Othello and $208,000 in Ellensburg, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Washington housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Washington?
Across WealthyBud's 21 tracked Washington markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $537,625 as of September 2026, from $359,450 in Othello to $799,495 in Ellensburg.
Are home prices falling in Washington?
13 of 21 tracked Washington markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Wenatchee at -5.6%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Washington?
Ellensburg has the highest median listing price among tracked Washington markets at $799,495 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Washington?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $95,000 a year in Othello and $208,000 in Ellensburg, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
Working in Washington real estate? See Washington agent salary (BLS median $79,130) and how to get licensed. Compare states on the state hub index or see where prices are falling nationwide.