Special Interest
Housing in Kittitas County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Kittitas County averages $1,341/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 38% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Kittitas County FMR Area are $1,070 for a studio, $1,183 for 1‑bedroom, $1,552 for 2‑bedroom, $2,158 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,604 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $211 increase for a 2-bedroom in Kittitas County shows a 16% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Kittitas County was 4.7% in 2024, compared to Washington at 4.5% and the national rate of 4.0%.
