Housing & Real Estate — Ellensburg, Washington
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 9,242 |
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| Occupied | 8,644 |
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| Vacant | 598 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,236 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 5,408 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $404,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$441,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,258/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,323/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 27.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 51.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,536 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,857 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,570 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,806 |
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| Median Year Built | 1986 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
