Special Interest
Housing in Grays Harbor County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Grays Harbor County averages $1,062/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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Grays Harbor County FMR Area are $883 for a studio, $977 for 1‑bedroom, $1,281 for 2‑bedroom, $1,782 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,969 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $219 increase for a 2-bedroom in Grays Harbor County shows a 21% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Grays Harbor County was 6.3% in 2024, compared to Washington at 4.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
