Special Interest
Housing in Pacific County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Pacific County averages $1,005/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Pacific County FMR Area are $828 for a studio, $964 for 1‑bedroom, $1,180 for 2‑bedroom, $1,620 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,980 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $175 increase for a 2-bedroom in Pacific County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Pacific County was 6.4% in 2024, compared to Washington at 4.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
