Real Estate Investing in Goldendale, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 7,617 • Klickitat County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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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.

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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

2.5% 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 $322,783
Avg Monthly Rent $1,250
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Investing in Goldendale Real Estate

Goldendale in Washington is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

decisively Goldendale's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects modest investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Goldendale at $1,250/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Goldendale'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
$322,783
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,250
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

ZIP Codes in Goldendale, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goldendale, WA

How should investors approach Goldendale, WA?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Goldendale, WA. The numbers - $323K homes against $1,250/mo rents - support that play.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Goldendale, WA?

Tenant quality in Goldendale, WA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $1,250/mo.

How high is vacancy risk in Goldendale, WA?

Goldendale, WA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is housing expensive in Goldendale, WA?

Homes in Goldendale, WA typically sell near $323K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which consistent long-term demand.

What do rentals go for in Goldendale, WA?

Expect rents around $1,250/mo per month in Goldendale, WA. With home values at $323K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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