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Market AnalysisUpdated March 2026

Thurston County, WA — Market Snapshot

Real estate market data for Thurston County, Washington. Census demographics, rental trends, and economic indicators for investors and developers.

Population

296,640

ACS 2023

Median Household Income

$96,465

ACS 2023

Renter-Occupied

32%

ACS 2023

Median Rent

$1,635/mo

ACS 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Population & Income Profile

Age Distribution

Under 19
23.1%
Ages 20–29
12.6%
Ages 30–39
14.6%
Ages 40–49
13.1%
Ages 50–59
11.7%
Ages 60–69
12.5%
Over 70
12.4%

Household Income Distribution

Under $30K
13.0%
$30K–$50K
10.0%
$50K–$75K
00.0%
$75K–$100K
00.0%
$100K–$150K
00.0%
Above $150K
00.0%

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023

Housing Affordability

Affordability Label

Moderate (4-5x)

ACS 2023

Price-to-Income Ratio

7.6x

Redfin SFR ÷ FRED Per Capita Income
Very Affordable (<3x)Moderate (3–5x)Expensive (5–7x)Very Expensive (>7x)
7.6x

At 7.6x price-to-income, median home prices in Thurston County are significantly above what income alone can support.

Affordability label: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023. Price-to-income: Redfin median sale price (SFR, Dec 2025) ÷ FRED per capita personal income (Q4 2025).

Housing Market Overview

Median Home Value
$525,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,635/mo
Homeownership Rate
68%
Typical Monthly Housing Cost(owner-occupied w/ mortgage)
$1,711/mo
Median Annual Property Tax(ACS estimate)
$4,123
Vacancy Rate
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023. Monthly Housing Cost: ACS B25105. Property Tax: ACS B25103.

Home Price Index

Thurston County HPI

342.9

FRED Q4 2025

Since 2020

+48.3%

vs. 2020 baseline

Thurston County home values have appreciated 48.3% since 2020, trailing the Washington statewide average of 52.6%.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) — FHFA House Price Index. Updated Q4 2025.

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Bawa Score: 82 / 100

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Economic Indicators

Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Per Capita Personal Income
$69,277
Labor Force
137,716
GDP
$17B
Building Permits
1,222

▲ +5.3% since 2020

State Overview

State Tax Revenue (quarterly)millions USD, not seasonally adjusted
$9.1B
State Home Price Index
1029.6
State GDP
$856B

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED). Updated Q4 2025.

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