Land and home values in Washington
Across Washington's 39 counties, residential land is about $18.40 per sq ft at the state median ($801,504 an acre). The typical home is worth about $583,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,100 a month. Largest city: Seattle; capital: Olympia. Values as of October 12, 2026.
Open on the satellite mapState values
| Land: residential | $18.40 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $801,504 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $200,376 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $3,800 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $583,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $439,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $750,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $177 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,740 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,100 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $2,830 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $3,300 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.3% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 142 | $66.20 | $1.33M | $2,980 |
| Upper | 356 | $38.50 | $921,000 | $2,520 |
| Mid | 513 | $21.20 | $644,000 | $2,200 |
| Entry | 473 | $15.70 | $464,000 | $1,960 |
| Small town | 84 | $10.30 | $412,000 | $1,400 |
| Rural | 157 | $10.00 | $449,000 | $1,380 |
| Farmland | 59 | $7.31 | $347,000 | $1,200 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King County | Metro core | $49.20 | $2.14M | $880,000 | $2,790 |
| Snohomish County | Metro core | $28.50 | $1.24M | $710,000 | $2,390 |
| San Juan County | Rural | $27.30 | $1.19M | $787,000 | $1,820 |
| Pend Oreille County | Rural | $20.70 | $901,692 | $412,000 | $1,470 |
| Island County | Small town | $20.40 | $888,624 | $637,000 | $1,690 |
| Whatcom County | Metro core | $20.00 | $871,200 | $634,000 | $1,870 |
| Jefferson County | Small town | $18.30 | $797,148 | $601,000 | $1,540 |
| Skagit County | Metro core | $17.50 | $762,300 | $576,000 | $1,800 |
| Clark County | Metro core | $17.40 | $757,944 | $517,000 | $2,060 |
| Pierce County | Metro core | $16.20 | $705,672 | $538,000 | $2,090 |
| Skamania County | Suburban | $15.60 | $679,536 | $519,000 | $1,900 |
| Chelan County | Metro core | $15.40 | $670,824 | $531,000 | $1,670 |
| Klickitat County | Rural | $14.30 | $622,908 | $423,000 | $1,240 |
| Kitsap County | Metro core | $13.80 | $601,128 | $561,000 | $2,020 |
| Thurston County | Metro core | $13.70 | $596,772 | $494,000 | $1,980 |
| Douglas County | Metro core | $13.20 | $574,992 | $445,000 | $1,700 |
| Mason County | Small town | $12.80 | $557,568 | $449,000 | $1,280 |
| Clallam County | Small town | $10.60 | $461,736 | $462,000 | $1,290 |
| Walla Walla County | Metro core | $10.40 | $453,024 | $409,000 | $1,450 |
| Wahkiakum County | Rural | $10.30 | $448,668 | $416,000 | $1,140 |
| Whitman County | Small town | $10.00 | $435,600 | $380,000 | $1,160 |
| Kittitas County | Small town | $9.73 | $423,882 | $556,000 | $1,480 |
| Spokane County | Metro core | $9.43 | $410,945 | $413,000 | $1,560 |
| Pacific County | Rural | $9.35 | $407,112 | $360,000 | $1,140 |
| Benton County | Metro core | $8.60 | $374,572 | $394,000 | $1,660 |
| Cowlitz County | Metro core | $8.59 | $374,093 | $436,000 | $1,550 |
| Okanogan County | Rural | $8.57 | $373,309 | $290,000 | $1,060 |
| Franklin County | Metro core | $8.42 | $366,949 | $399,000 | $1,660 |
| Yakima County | Metro core | $7.91 | $344,647 | $329,000 | $1,490 |
| Lewis County | Small town | $7.48 | $325,916 | $428,000 | $1,300 |
| Stevens County | Suburban | $7.44 | $323,956 | $325,000 | $1,220 |
| Ferry County | Rural | $7.28 | $317,160 | $301,000 | $980 |
| Grant County | Small town | $6.89 | $300,216 | $322,000 | $1,310 |
| Grays Harbor County | Small town | $6.86 | $298,691 | $346,000 | $1,230 |
| Asotin County | Metro core | $6.39 | $278,392 | $374,000 | $1,240 |
| Adams County | Small town | $6.28 | $273,426 | $287,000 | $1,320 |
| Columbia County | Rural | $5.77 | $251,428 | $278,000 | $1,340 |
| Lincoln County | Rural | $5.49 | $239,144 | $285,000 | $1,080 |
| Garfield County | Rural | $2.50 | $108,987 | $257,000 | $1,090 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Washington?
Residential land in Washington is about $18.40 per square foot, or $801,504 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $200,376. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in Washington?
The highest county medians for residential land are King County ($49.20 per sq ft), Snohomish County ($28.50 per sq ft), San Juan County ($27.30 per sq ft), Pend Oreille County ($20.70 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in Washington?
The lowest county medians are Garfield County ($2.50 per sq ft), Lincoln County ($5.49 per sq ft), Columbia County ($5.77 per sq ft), Adams County ($6.28 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in Washington?
The typical (median) home in Washington is worth about $583,000, with entry-level homes around $439,000 and upper-end homes around $750,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Washington?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,100 a month in Washington, a 1-bedroom about $1,740 and a 3-bedroom about $2,830 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Washington?
Farmland averages about $3,800 an acre in Washington (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.