Special Interest
Housing in Whitman County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Whitman County averages $1,049/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 43% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Whitman County FMR Area are $857 for a studio, $947 for 1‑bedroom, $1,243 for 2‑bedroom, $1,729 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,085 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $194 increase for a 2-bedroom in Whitman County shows a 18% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Whitman County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to Washington at 4.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
