Washington Average Home Price by City (2026)

The average home price in Washington (WA) is about $501,000 — the 2026 median, at ~$312/sq ft — 73% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$501,000

Washington median value

$312

Median price / sq ft

~1,610

sq ft a median budget buys

+73%

vs U.S. median

Shaded by price · click a city to explore. Colour = median home value.

Considering a move to Washington?

Housing in Washington is 73% more expensive than the national average, with a typical home around $501,000 and a local rate near $312 per square foot. Among the 25 Washington cities we track, Bellevue is the most expensive (median $1,502,000) and Yakima is the most affordable (median $366,000) — so where you land in the state matters as much as the state itself.

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Washington home prices by county

29 Washington counties with enough data for their own page, priciest first:

See the cheapest (and most expensive) places to live in Washington.

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Home value appreciation in Washington

Home prices in Washington have risen about 113% over the last 10 years (≈7.8% a year) and +137.3% over 20 years, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. The most recent year came in at +1.8% — still rising. A home worth $501,000 today was worth roughly $235,211 ten years ago.

+1.8%

1-year change

+43.9%

5-year change

+113.0%

10-year change

+137.3%

20-year change

See where that trend takes a specific home with the home appreciation calculator — nationally the median state is +85.6% over 10 years. Past appreciation is a track record, not a forecast; local prices can fall.

Calculators for Washington

Run the numbers for Washington with the local rates already filled in — change any input to test your own situation.

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Salary needed to buy a home in Washington

To buy the typical $501,000 home in Washington with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $136,000 a year (about $3,180 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $162,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$25,100	$3,950/mo	$169,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$50,100	$3,780/mo	$162,000/yr
20%	$100,200	$3,180/mo	$136,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in Washington

At about $312 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in Washington:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$250k	800 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k	960 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k	1280 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$500k	1600 sq ft	around the typical home here
$600k	1920 sq ft	around the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens filtered to Washington so you can compare your current home against every Washington city we track.

Washington home prices: frequently asked

What salary do you need to buy a house in Washington? +

For the typical $501,000 home in Washington, a household income of about $136,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $162,000; with 5% down about $169,000.

What is the average home price in Washington? +

The average home price in Washington is about $501,000 as of 2026, at roughly $312 per square foot — 73% more expensive than the U.S. median of $289,000. That figure is the statewide median across the ZIP codes we track, which is what most price reports mean by the average.

What is the median home price in Washington (WA)? +

About $501,000 in 2026. The median is the mid-point home — half of homes cost more, half less — and it is the better yardstick than a true mean, which a handful of luxury sales can drag upward. At $312/sq ft, a median budget in Washington buys roughly 1,610 sq ft of home.

Where is Washington most and least expensive? +

Among the 25 Washington cities tracked here, Bellevue is the priciest (median $1,502,000) and Yakima is the most affordable (median $366,000). ZIP-level prices within one city vary further, so check the city page for your area.

Are home values in Washington going up? +

Over the last 10 years home prices in Washington changed about +113.0% (≈7.8% a year), and +1.8% in the latest year, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. Over 20 years: +137.3%. Past gains are not a guarantee of future ones.