Real Estate Investing in Palouse, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,478 • Whitman County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

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

📈 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: 13.9% 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

5.2% 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 $361,372
Avg Monthly Rent $954
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Palouse Real Estate

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

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

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

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

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Best ZIP codes in Pullman, WA

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Avg Home Value
$361,372
Avg Monthly Rent
$954
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
0
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 Palouse, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palouse, WA

Are homes affordable in Palouse, WA?

Homes in Palouse, WA typically sell near $361K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which even-keeled long-term demand.

Are rents high in Palouse, WA?

The typical rental in Palouse, WA commands about $954/mo monthly. That rent profile stable cash flow against the $361K purchase basis.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Palouse, WA?

Rental vacancy in Palouse, WA is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What is it like being a landlord in Palouse, WA?

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

Are renters plentiful in Palouse, WA?

The renter base in Palouse, WA is reasonable for the $954/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields predictable tenants.

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