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Washington housing market

WA3 covered citiesData through May 2026

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Key housing metrics

Typical home value

$604K

-0.6% YoY

Median rent (covered cities)

$1,781/mo

Covered cities

3

Typical home value (ZHVI)$K
Home valueSource: Zillow Research ZHVI, state level — smoothed, seasonally adjusted
Home value growth, year over year% YoY
Value YoYSource: The Narraitive on Zillow Research ZHVI

Covered markets in Washington

MarketHome valueValue YoYRentRent YoY
Seattle$865K-2.5%$2,196+0.6%
Tacoma$499K-0.6%$1,781+2.3%
Spokane$402K-0.3%$1,498+1.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Washington?
The typical home value in Washington is $604K (-0.6% YoY) as of May 2026, per Zillow Research's state-level ZHVI (smoothed, seasonally adjusted, middle price tier). The two-year trend and growth rate are charted above and refresh monthly.
Is now a good time to buy a house in Washington?
The Narraitive does not provide real-estate, investment, or financial advice. Housing is local: statewide numbers hide city-level differences, so check the covered Washington city dashboards below against inventory, affordability, and rent-vs-buy math — and consult a licensed local professional for advice specific to your situation.

Methodology: state figures are Zillow Research’s state-level ZHVI (typical home value, middle price tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted); city rows use the same city-level series documented on each city page. Data provided by Zillow (zillow.com/research/data), used with attribution; refreshed monthly. Never real-estate, investment, or financial advice. Corrections: hello@thenarraitive.com.