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Data from November 2026
The counties of Washington
Washington has 39 counties. The most populous is King County (2,287,171 people); the most expensive homes are in King County ($859,900) and the least expensive in Garfield County ($239,200). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.
Key numbers in Washington
- Counties
- 39
- each with its own page
- People
- 7.8M
- Census, Average 2020–2024
- Typical home
- $564,600
- median value in Washington
Map and extremes
Where it costs more and less in Washington
Typical home value by county
- Under $310,100
- $310,100–$385,800
- $385,800–$425,300
- $425,300–$535,000
- $535,000 or more
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People
- Highest
- 2,287,171
- King County
- Lowest
- 2,353
- Garfield County
-
Typical home
- Highest
- $859,900
- King County
- Lowest
- $239,200
- Garfield County
-
Typical rent
- Highest
- $2,092
- King County
- Lowest
- $663
- Ferry County
-
FHA limit
- Highest
- $1,063,750
- King County
- Lowest
- $541,287
- Yakima County
The full list
Every county in Washington
Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.
| King County | 2,287,171 | $859,900 | $2,092 | $124,746 | $1,063,750 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce County | 930,319 | $526,600 | $1,806 | $99,564 | $1,063,750 |
| Snohomish County | 844,430 | $696,000 | $1,949 | $111,246 | $1,063,750 |
| Spokane County | 549,056 | $410,700 | $1,283 | $78,582 | $541,287 |
| Clark County | 516,959 | $522,900 | $1,748 | $97,536 | $701,500 |
| Thurston County | 299,067 | $480,300 | $1,736 | $96,563 | $586,500 |
| Kitsap County | 277,881 | $555,100 | $1,822 | $104,158 | $616,400 |
| Yakima County | 257,152 | $310,100 | $1,109 | $70,656 | $541,287 |
| Whatcom County | 230,503 | $585,800 | $1,555 | $81,784 | $664,700 |
| Benton County | 212,905 | $407,800 | $1,306 | $89,874 | $541,287 |
| Skagit County | 131,328 | $545,100 | $1,536 | $89,263 | $621,000 |
| Cowlitz County | 112,360 | $397,500 | $1,206 | $76,531 | $541,287 |
| Grant County | 101,799 | $299,500 | $1,116 | $73,267 | $541,287 |
| Franklin County | 98,902 | $379,300 | $1,198 | $86,714 | $541,287 |
| Island County | 86,836 | $593,300 | $1,662 | $90,551 | $671,600 |
| Lewis County | 85,154 | $385,800 | $1,097 | $74,796 | $541,287 |
| Chelan County | 80,172 | $490,100 | $1,226 | $82,381 | $586,500 |
| Clallam County | 77,813 | $421,800 | $1,152 | $70,370 | $541,287 |
| Grays Harbor County | 77,053 | $314,000 | $1,062 | $64,414 | $541,287 |
| Mason County | 67,982 | $411,800 | $1,285 | $83,270 | $541,287 |
| Walla Walla County | 62,161 | $408,900 | $1,218 | $74,202 | $541,287 |
| Stevens County | 48,067 | $350,600 | $898 | $69,327 | $541,287 |
| Kittitas County | 47,172 | $497,400 | $1,341 | $73,804 | $541,287 |
| Whitman County | 47,003 | $359,600 | $1,049 | $55,406 | $579,600 |
| Douglas County | 44,366 | $432,500 | $1,305 | $80,363 | $586,500 |
| Okanogan County | 43,425 | $299,800 | $887 | $63,207 | $541,287 |
| Jefferson County | 33,577 | $535,000 | $1,522 | $74,048 | $541,287 |
| Pacific County | 23,994 | $334,800 | $1,005 | $67,081 | $541,287 |
| Klickitat County | 23,411 | $425,300 | $1,105 | $71,042 | $541,287 |
| Asotin County | 22,467 | $325,600 | $1,043 | $72,283 | $541,287 |
| Adams County | 20,800 | $273,300 | $877 | $66,136 | $541,287 |
| San Juan County | 18,478 | $799,200 | $1,512 | $84,800 | $680,800 |
| Pend Oreille County | 14,050 | $367,900 | $855 | $67,436 | $541,287 |
| Skamania County | 12,402 | $529,500 | $1,068 | $93,265 | $701,500 |
| Lincoln County | 11,489 | $292,800 | $883 | $71,512 | $541,287 |
| Ferry County | 7,387 | $283,400 | $663 | $55,614 | $541,287 |
| Wahkiakum County | 4,658 | $396,800 | $853 | $62,653 | $541,287 |
| Columbia County | 4,014 | $271,200 | $985 | $71,810 | $541,287 |
| Garfield County | 2,353 | $239,200 | $791 | $64,884 | $541,287 |
- King $859,900$1,063,750
- Pierce $526,600$1,063,750
- Snohomish $696,000$1,063,750
- Spokane $410,700$541,287
- Clark $522,900$701,500
- Thurston $480,300$586,500
- Kitsap $555,100$616,400
- Yakima $310,100$541,287
- Whatcom $585,800$664,700
- Benton $407,800$541,287
- Skagit $545,100$621,000
- Cowlitz $397,500$541,287
- Grant $299,500$541,287
- Franklin $379,300$541,287
- Island $593,300$671,600
- Lewis $385,800$541,287
- Chelan $490,100$586,500
- Clallam $421,800$541,287
- Grays Harbor $314,000$541,287
- Mason $411,800$541,287
- Walla Walla $408,900$541,287
- Stevens $350,600$541,287
- Kittitas $497,400$541,287
- Whitman $359,600$579,600
- Douglas $432,500$586,500
- Okanogan $299,800$541,287
- Jefferson $535,000$541,287
- Pacific $334,800$541,287
- Klickitat $425,300$541,287
- Asotin $325,600$541,287
- Adams $273,300$541,287
- San Juan $799,200$680,800
- Pend Oreille $367,900$541,287
- Skamania $529,500$701,500
- Lincoln $292,800$541,287
- Ferry $283,400$541,287
- Wahkiakum $396,800$541,287
- Columbia $271,200$541,287
- Garfield $239,200$541,287
Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)
Frequently asked questions
How many counties does Washington have?
Washington has 39 counties. The most populous is King County (2,287,171 people) and the least populous Garfield County (2,353), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Washington has the most expensive homes?
By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is King County ($859,900) and the least expensive Garfield County ($239,200).
Where is rent highest in Washington?
The highest typical rent is in King County ($2,092 a month) and the lowest in Ferry County ($663), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).
Which county in Washington has the highest FHA limit?
In 2026 data, the highest FHA limit for one unit is in King County ($1,063,750). 25 counties are at the lowest, $541,287.