Special Interest
Housing in Asotin County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Asotin County averages $1,043/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Asotin County FMR Area are $1,005 for a studio, $1,012 for 1‑bedroom, $1,326 for 2‑bedroom, $1,844 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,214 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $283 increase for a 2-bedroom in Asotin County shows a 27% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Asotin County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Washington at 4.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
