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Washington Housing Market

2026 Market Report & Data · Data through May 2026 · Source: Redfin

$652K

Median Price

19

Days on Market

3.1

Months Supply

-2.1%

YoY Change

Balanced Market

Market Type

Buyer's Markets (56) Seller's Markets (285) Cheapest Cities Fastest Selling Rising Markets (10) Price Drops (10)

Market Dashboard

Market Summary

Buyer's Markets

56

cities with 6+ months supply

Balanced Markets

151

cities with 3-6 months supply

Seller's Markets

285

cities with <3 months supply

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Washington

Ranked by lowest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. Garfield $50K 82d
2. Coulee City $55K 559d
3. LaCrosse $57K 15d
4. Buena $70K 43d
5. Tulalip Bay $85K 10d
6. Malden $89K 12d
7. Marcus $95K 61d
8. Bucoda $100K 2d
9. Hamilton $110K d
10. White Swan $116K 446d

🏰 Top 10 Most Expensive Cities in Washington

Ranked by highest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. Hunts Point $17.37M 268d
2. Yarrow Point $7.50M 6d
3. Clyde Hill $6.50M 18d
4. Medina $5.63M 71d
5. Mercer Island $2.68M 9d
6. Woodway $2.34M 16d
7. Beaux Arts Village $2.28M 4d
8. Lake Bosworth $2.05M 18d
9. Preston $2.04M 8d
10. Eastgate $1.80M 39d

Top Buyer's Markets in Washington

56 cities have more than 6 months of inventory — buyers can negotiate.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. Suncrest 28.0 mo $520K 189d
2. Crescent Bar 26.0 mo $899K 7d
3. Cascade Valley 18.0 mo $180K 17d
4. Snoqualmie Pass 18.0 mo $300K 9d
5. Point Roberts 16.0 mo $979K 21d
6. Westport 15.7 mo $301K 151d
7. Ritzville 15.0 mo $175K d
8. Anderson Island 14.0 mo $503K 27d
9. Walla Walla East 14.0 mo $632K d
10. Desert Aire 13.0 mo $305K 4d

Top Seller's Markets in Washington

285 cities have less than 3 months of inventory — sellers have the advantage.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. Royal City 0.2 mo $367K 7d
2. Millwood 0.3 mo $370K 38d
3. Bethel 0.4 mo $667K 6d
4. Enetai 0.4 mo $548K 8d
5. Keyport 0.5 mo $1.24M 9d
6. Machias 0.5 mo $1.08M 23d
7. Malone 0.5 mo $450K 156d
8. Mansfield 0.5 mo $231K 157d
9. Onalaska 0.5 mo $384K 87d
10. Packwood 0.5 mo $220K 100d

Top 10 Fastest Selling Cities in Washington

Cities where homes sell fastest, ranked by lowest median days on market.

City Days on Market Median Price
1. Monroe North 1d $875K
2. Bell Hill 2d $635K
3. Bucoda 2d $100K
4. Granger 2d $365K
5. Greenwater 2d $658K
6. Lakebay 2d $625K
7. Naches 2d $289K
8. Riverpoint 2d $1.11M
9. South Prairie 2d $437K
10. Alger 3d $844K

Top Rising Markets in Washington

Cities with the largest year-over-year price gains. Appreciation can signal momentum, but also affordability pressure.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. Tukwila +52.1% $677K
2. Barberton +49.9% $747K
3. Esperance +33.3% $800K
4. Waller +33.2% $783K
5. Clover Creek +29.0% $755K
6. Klahanie +28.1% $1.43M
7. Mount Vista +26.2% $599K
8. Clarkston Heights-Vineland +25.9% $535K
9. Hoquiam +24.3% $274K
10. Blaine +24.0% $705K

Cities with Price Drops in Washington

Cities with year-over-year price declines. These can be buying opportunities — or signals of softening demand.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. Chelan -47.6% $345K
2. Liberty Lake -28.3% $510K
3. Washougal -27.6% $562K
4. Woodland -23.8% $453K
5. Sunnyslope -23.7% $659K
6. Kingsgate -22.5% $1.00M
7. East Wenatchee -21.5% $422K
8. Midland -19.8% $465K
9. Woodinville -18.9% $1.08M
10. Aberdeen -18.4% $235K

All 569 Cities in Washington

Aberdeen Aberdeen Gardens Acme Addy Ahtanum Airway Heights Albion Alder Alderton Alderwood Manor Alger Algona Allyn Amanda Park Amboy Ames Lake Anacortes Anatone Anderson Island Arlington Arlington Heights Artondale Ashford Asotin Auburn Ault Field Bainbridge Island Bangor Base Bangor Trident Base Banks Lake South Barberton Baring Basin City Battle Ground Bay View Beacon Hill Beaux Arts Village Belfair Bell Hill Bellevue Bellingham Benton City Bethel Beverly Big Lake Birch Bay Black Diamond Blaine Blaine-Birch Bay Blyn Bonney Lake Bothell Bothell East Bothell West Boulevard Park Bow Brady Bremerton Bridgeport Brier Browns Point Brush Prairie Bryant Bryn Mawr-Skyway Buckley Bucoda Buena Bunk Foss Burbank Burien Burley Burlington Camano Camas Canterwood Canyon Creek Carbonado Carlsborg Carnation Carson Cascade Valley Cashmere Castle Rock Cathan Cathcart Cavalero Central Park Centralia Chain Lake Chehalis Chelan Chelan Falls Cheney Cherry Grove Chewelah Chico Clallam Bay Clarkston Clarkston Heights-Vineland Clayton Cle Elum Clear Lake Clearview Cliffdell Clinton Clover Creek Clyde Hill Cohassett Beach Colfax College Place Colton Colville Concrete Connell Conway Copalis Beach Cosmopolis Cottage Lake Cougar Coulee City Country Homes Coupeville Covington Cowiche Crescent Bar Crocker Custer Darrington Dash Point Deer Park Deming Des Moines Desert Aire Dixie Dollars Corner Donald Duluth DuPont Duvall East Hill-Meridian East Port Orchard East Renton Highlands East Wenatchee Eastgate Eastmont Easton Eatonville Echo Lake Edgewood Edison Edmonds Elbe Electric City Elk Plain Ellensburg Elma Endicott Enetai Entiat Enumclaw Ephrata Erlands Point Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake Eschbach Esperance Everett Everson Fairfield Fairwood Fall City Farmington Federal Way Felida Fern Prairie Ferndale Fife Fife Heights Finley Fircrest Five Corners Fobes Hill Fords Prairie Forks Four Lakes Fox Island Frederickson Freeland Garfield Garrett Geneva George Gig Harbor Glacier Gleed Glenwood Gold Bar Gorst Graham Grand Coulee Grand Mound Grandview Granger Granite Falls Grapeview Grayland Green Bluff Greenwater Guemes Island Hamilton Hansville Harrah Hartline Hat Island Hatton Hazel Dell Herron Island High Bridge Hobart Hockinson Hogans Corner Home Hoodsport Hoquiam Humptulips Hunts Point Index Indianola Inglewood-Finn Hill Issaquah Jamestown John Sam Lake Kahlotus Kalama Kapowsin Kayak Point Kelso Kendall Kenmore Kennewick Kent Ketron Island Kettle Falls Key Center Keyport Kingsgate Kingston Kirkland Kitsap Lake Kittitas Klahanie Krupp (Marlin) La Center La Conner La Grande Lacey LaCrosse Lake Bosworth Lake Cassidy Lake Cavanaugh Lake Forest Park Lake Goodwin Lake Holm Lake Ketchum Lake Marcel-Stillwater Lake McMurray Lake Morton-Berrydale Lake Roesiger Lake Shore Lake Stevens Lake Stickney Lake Tapps Lakebay Lakeland North Lakeland South Lakeview Lakewood Lamont Langley Larch Way Latah Lea Hill Leavenworth Lewisville Lexington Liberty Lake Lind Lochsloy Lofall Longbranch Longview Longview Heights Loon Lake Lummi Island Lyman Lynden Lynnwood Mabton Machias Malden Malone Maltby Manchester Mansfield Manson Maple Falls Maple Heights-Lake Desire Maple Valley Maplewood Marblemount Marcus Marietta-Alderwood Marine View Markham Martha Lake Marysville Mattawa May Creek McCleary McKenna McMillin Mead Meadow Glade Meadowdale Medical Lake Medina Mercer Island Mesa Midland Mill Creek Mill Creek East Mill Plain Millwood Milton Mineral Minnehaha Mirrormont Moclips Monroe Monroe North Montesano Morton Moses Lake Moses Lake North Mossyrock Mount Vernon Mount Vista Mountlake Terrace Moxee Mukilteo Naches Napavine Navy Yard City Neilton Newcastle Nile Nisqually Indian Community Nooksack Normandy Park North Bend North Bonneville North Creek North Lynnwood North Marysville North Puyallup North Sultan North Yelm Northport Northwest Stanwood Oak Harbor Oakesdale Oakville Ocean City Ocean Shores Ocosta Olalla Olympia Onalaska Orchards Orting Oso Othello Otis Orchards-East Farms Outlook Oyehut Pacific Pacific Beach Packwood Palouse Parker Parkland Parkwood Pasco Pe Ell Peaceful Valley Picnic Point Point Roberts Port Angeles Port Angeles East Port Gamble Tribal Community Port Orchard Porter Poulsbo Prairie Heights Prairie Ridge Prescott Preston Priest Point Prosser Pullman Purdy Puyallup Quincy Raft Island Rainier Ravensdale Redmond Renton Richland Ridgefield Ritzville River Road Riverbend Riverpoint Riverton Rochester Rock Island Rockford Rockport Rocky Point Ronald Rosalia Rosedale Roslyn Roy Royal City Ruston Ryderwood Salmon Creek Sammamish Santiago Satsop Schwana Seabeck SeaTac Seattle Sedro Woolley Sekiu Selah Sequim Shadow Lake Shaker Church Shelton Shoreline Silvana Silver Firs Silverdale Sisco Heights Skokomish Skykomish Smokey Point Snohomish Snoqualmie Snoqualmie Pass Soap Lake South Cle Elum South Creek South Hill South Prairie South Wenatchee Southworth Spanaway Spangle Spokane Spokane Valley Springdale St. John Stansberry Lake Stanwood Startup Steilacoom Steptoe Stevenson Stimson Crossing Sudden Valley Sultan Sumas Summit Summit View Summitview Sumner Suncrest Sunday Lake Sunland Estates Sunnyside Sunnyslope Suquamish Swede Heaven Tacoma Taholah Tampico Tanglewilde Tanner Tehaleh Tekoa Tenino Terrace Heights Thorp Three Lakes Tieton Toledo Toppenish Touchet Town & Country Tracyton Tukwila Tulalip Bay Tumwater Union Union Gap Union Hill-Novelty Hill Uniontown University Place Vader Valley Vancouver Vantage Vashon Vaughn Venersborg Verlot Victoria Heights Waitsburg Walla Walla Walla Walla East Waller Wallula Walnut Grove Wapato Warden Warm Beach Washougal Washtucna Waterville Wauna Waverly Weallup Lake Wenatchee West Clarkston-Highland West Pasco West Richland West Side Highway Westport Whidbey Island White Center White Swan Wilderness Rim Wilkeson Wilson Creek Winlock Wollochet Woodinville Woodland Woods Creek Woodway Yacolt Yakima Yarrow Point Yelm Zillah

Washington Real Estate Market Overview

The Washington housing market currently shows balanced market conditions, with a median sale price of $652K and 3.1 months of inventory supply. Homes in Washington typically sell in 19 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington Real Estate

Is Washington a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?

Washington is currently classified as a balanced market based on months of supply data. The market is relatively balanced, offering fair conditions for both buyers and sellers. Market conditions vary by city, so check local data for your specific area.

What is the median home price in Washington?

The median home price in Washington is approximately $652K as of May 2026. Prices range significantly across the state, with Hunts Point among the most expensive areas and Garfield offering more affordable options. Work with a local real estate agent for the most current pricing in your target neighborhoods.

How long does it take to sell a house in Washington?

Selling timelines in Washington vary by city and market conditions. The fastest-selling markets include Monroe North with a median of 1 days on market. Factors like pricing strategy, home condition, location, and seasonality all affect how quickly a home sells. A skilled listing agent can help price and market your home for a faster sale.

Should I buy a house in Washington right now?

Whether to buy in Washington depends on your personal finances, timeline, and target market. Balanced conditions offer a fair environment for well-prepared buyers. Consider factors like mortgage rates, your job stability, how long you plan to stay, and local price trends. Consult with a local real estate agent who can advise on specific neighborhoods.

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