The story of this market
The typical home in Whitman County, Washington sells for about $399,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.89% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 19 days to sell, which is fast. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 185% since 2000. Last year 6 of 10 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,269 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,269 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
0%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2005 (+15.9%). Worst: 2009 (-5.2%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
-0.2%
WA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,757
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
0%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 10 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
41
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $14,355,312.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
81.1%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1407 | 833 | 81.1% | 8.5% | $265,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Whitman County, Washington
Whitman County's housing market is currently balanced, characterized by steady demand driven by the university presence and limited inventory. While prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, the market remains accessible compared to larger Washington metros. Future stability is expected as supply and demand remain closely aligned.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved down 0.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 0.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
29% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 88.05% of asking — demand is cooling.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 18.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this county — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Deterministic aggregate of 6 researched ZIP reports of 7 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Whitman County, Washington — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 99033 | Tekoa | $246,740 | $158 | -5.6% | 43 | 98% | 15% | 6 | 12 | $1,250 | researched Sep 26 |
| 99111 | Colfax | $309,499 | $165 | -2.1% | 45 | 97.5% | 12% | 6.2 | 31 | $1,150 | researched Sep 26 |
| 99113 | Colton | $450,000 | $372 | — | 87 | 100% | — | 9 | 9 | $1,269 | researched Sep 26 |
| 99158 | Oakesdale | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | researched Sep 26 |
| 99161 | Palouse | $389,000 | $221 | — | 55 | 102% | 35.3% | — | 17 | $1,269 | researched Sep 26 |
| 99163 | Pullman | $417,233 | $225 | -6% | 19 | — | — | — | 85 | $1,269 | researched Sep 26 |
| 99170 | Rosalia | $481,800 | $245 | -0.3% | 126 | 98% | — | 10.2 | 307 | $1,250 | researched Sep 26 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
The county is served by several school districts, with Pullman School District being a primary provider; educational quality is generally considered stable and community-focused.
The region faces standard wildfire risks common to Eastern Washington, with insurance markets remaining stable but sensitive to regional climate trends.
Economic momentum is anchored by Washington State University in Pullman, which serves as the primary driver for employment, research, and infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed by the Whitman County Assessor based on market value, with rates determined by local levies, school district requirements, and state-mandated limits.
The county offers extensive outdoor recreation including the Palouse region's rolling hills, various parks, and proximity to the Snake River for water-based activities.
The rental market is heavily influenced by the student population in Pullman, leading to seasonal vacancy fluctuations and steady demand for multi-family housing.
The economy is heavily reliant on the education sector, specifically Washington State University, alongside a robust agricultural industry.
Transportation is primarily served by state highways connecting the Palouse region, with Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport providing regional air connectivity.
The Whitman County Assessor's office conducts annual property valuations based on market sales data to ensure equitable tax distribution.
The county includes various special districts for fire protection, hospital services, and public utility management.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments.
- Hamilton-Lowe Aquatics Center4.329.5 mi
- Martin Stadium4.721.5 mi
- Beasley Coliseum4.621.5 mi
- P1FCU Kibbie Dome4.628.1 mi
- One World Cafe4.528.7 mi
- 1912 Center4.728.9 mi
- Wawawai County Park4.617.1 mi
- Klemgard County Park4.811.8 mi
- Schmuck Park4.511.6 mi
- St. Ignatius Hospital4.610.9 mi
- 1912 Center4.728.9 mi
- Lower Granite Dam Fish Ladder Visitor Center4.714.4 mi
- Palouse Discovery Science Center4.520.9 mi
- Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre4.828.7 mi
- Steptoe Butte State Park Heritage Site4.819.3 mi
- Wawawai County Park4.617.1 mi
- Klemgard County Park4.811.8 mi
- Schmuck Park4.511.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major research institution that serves as the cultural and economic anchor for the county.
Provides local residents with green space and outdoor recreational facilities.
Offers significant opportunities for boating, fishing, and scenic views along the county's border.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS datasets.