Real Estate Investing in Colfax, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,049 • Whitman County

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Should you buy in Colfax, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 12.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.7% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $321,679
Avg Monthly Rent $1,175
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Colfax Real Estate

Across Colfax's 1 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $322K median values, $1,175/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Investors considering Colfax, WA should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

The $1,175/mo / $322K relationship in Colfax looks thin once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. seems to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Colfax — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Pullman, WA

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Avg Home Value
$321,679
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,175
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pullman, WA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
47%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Pullman, WA metro
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Days to pending
7.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Colfax, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colfax, WA

Is Colfax, WA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Colfax, WA reflects its $322K prices and $1,175/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within WA.

What is the average home sale price in Colfax, WA?

The median home value in Colfax, WA is roughly $322K. That puts it reasonable relative to the WA statewide average.

What is the smart move for investors in Colfax, WA?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Colfax, WA. The numbers - $322K homes against $1,175/mo rents - support that play.

How strong is tenant demand in Colfax, WA?

Tenant demand in Colfax, WA is solid. The local workforce $1,175/mo rents across most rental classes.

Are rents high in Colfax, WA?

The typical rental in Colfax, WA commands about $1,175/mo monthly. That rent profile steady cash flow against the $322K purchase basis.

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