Real Estate Investing in Hay, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 19 • Whitman

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (8/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
POOR
0.0 / 5 (0/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 38.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
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Investing in Hay Real Estate

Hay 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.

A rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Hay is in that category.

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

Population dynamics in Hay haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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ZIP Codes in Hay, WA

99136
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hay, WA

Are there empty rentals in Hay, WA?

Hay, WA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect even-keeled absorption at market rents

Is it easy to find good tenants in Hay, WA?

Hay, WA offers a steady renter base at the rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What do rentals go for in Hay, WA?

Rents in Hay, WA run near. Compared with median home prices that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is Hay, WA suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Hay, WA. Rents against acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What kind of market is Hay, WA for investors?

Hay, WA scores /5 for investability. Home values sit at and rents near, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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