Real Estate Investing in Ellensburg, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 31,883 • Kittitas County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

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
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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

3.0% 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 $466,335
Avg Monthly Rent $1,757
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ellensburg Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Washington: Ellensburg has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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

Market conditions in Ellensburg are sluggish. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Population dynamics in Ellensburg haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$466,335
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,757
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ellensburg, WA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Ellensburg, WA metro
0
Days to pending
7.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Ellensburg

1 College 8,796 Students 404 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Central Washington University
4-Year Public · 8,796 students
📍 ~404 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Ellensburg, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellensburg, WA

What are home prices like in Ellensburg, WA?

Expect median prices around $466K in Ellensburg, WA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Ellensburg, WA?

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

What is the tenant pool like in Ellensburg, WA?

Tenant quality in Ellensburg, WA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $1,757/mo.

Is Ellensburg, WA good for house hacking?

House hacking works a challenging in Ellensburg, WA. Rents of $1,757/mo against $466K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Ellensburg, WA?

Vacancy in Ellensburg, WA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,757/mo.

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