Real Estate Investing in Oakesdale, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 601 • Whitman County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.8% 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 $285,003
Avg Monthly Rent $1,044
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Oakesdale Real Estate

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

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

Transaction volume in Oakesdale has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Looking more closely, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Oakesdale'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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Best ZIP codes in Pullman, WA

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Avg Home Value
$285,003
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pullman, WA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
47%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Pullman, WA metro
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Days to pending
7.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Oakesdale, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oakesdale, WA

What price range are homes in Oakesdale, WA?

In Oakesdale, WA the median home value sits at $285K. Against the broader WA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How high is vacancy risk in Oakesdale, WA?

Vacancy in Oakesdale, WA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,044/mo.

How landlord-friendly is Oakesdale, WA?

WA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. Oakesdale generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What investment strategy works best in Oakesdale, WA?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Oakesdale, WA best. The market produces steady results for that approach at the $285K price point.

How strong is the working-renter base in Oakesdale, WA?

Oakesdale, WA offers a stable renter base at the $1,044/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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