Special Interest
Housing in Wahkiakum County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Wahkiakum County averages $853/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 46% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Wahkiakum County FMR Area are $824 for a studio, $1,055 for 1‑bedroom, $1,174 for 2‑bedroom, $1,633 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,969 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $321 increase for a 2-bedroom in Wahkiakum County shows a 38% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Wahkiakum County was 7.5% in 2024, compared to Washington at 4.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
