Real Estate Investing in East Wenatchee, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 32,170 • Douglas County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • 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

3.5% 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 $520,483
Avg Monthly Rent $2,240
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in East Wenatchee Real Estate

Across East Wenatchee's 1 ZIPs, the picture is subdued: $520K median values, $2,240/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for East Wenatchee is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rent trends and price trends in East Wenatchee are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Washington.

East Wenatchee's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$520,483
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,240
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Wenatchee, WA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Wenatchee, WA metro
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Days to pending
6.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

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ZIP Codes in East Wenatchee, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Wenatchee, WA

Is East Wenatchee, WA good for landlords?

The landlord environment in East Wenatchee, WA is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

What kind of tenants rent in East Wenatchee, WA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in East Wenatchee, WA. The rental market absorbs $2,240/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What is the average home sale price in East Wenatchee, WA?

Median home price in East Wenatchee, WA is near $520K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been even-keeled and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What is the best play in East Wenatchee, WA?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in East Wenatchee, WA. With home values at $520K and rents near $2,240/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

What kind of market is East Wenatchee, WA for investors?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, East Wenatchee, WA ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $520K and rents of $2,240/mo drive the underlying numbers.

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