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Housing in Klickitat County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Klickitat County averages $1,105/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Washington median of $1,760 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Klickitat County FMR Area are $987 for a studio, $1,091 for 1‑bedroom, $1,432 for 2‑bedroom, $1,717 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,957 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $327 increase for a 2-bedroom in Klickitat County shows a 30% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Klickitat County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to Washington at 4.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
