Real Estate Investing in Forks, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,526 • Clallam County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

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: 16.5% 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 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 $340,791
Avg Monthly Rent $1,017
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Forks Real Estate

Forks, WA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are modest — this is not a market to enter casually.

Forks is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $1,017/mo / $341K relationship in Forks looks lackluster once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. leans the realized yield tends to disappoint.

The 0% renter share in Forks masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$340,791
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Port Angeles, WA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
50%
Days Pending
2/2
63 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Port Angeles, WA metro
63
Days to pending
9.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Forks, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forks, WA

Is Forks in WA worth investing in?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Forks, WA reflects its $341K prices and $1,017/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within WA.

What do rentals go for in Forks, WA?

Expect rents around $1,017/mo per month in Forks, WA. With home values at $341K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Forks, WA. The numbers - $341K homes against $1,017/mo rents - support that play.

Is Forks, WA a good market for FHA house hackers?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Forks, WA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in Forks, WA?

Rental owners in Forks, WA deal with a tenant-protective legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

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