Real Estate Investing in Pe Ell, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 806 • Lewis County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

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
  • Elevated vacancy: 10.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • 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

3.9% 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 $321,029
Avg Monthly Rent $1,242
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Pe Ell Real Estate

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

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

decisively Pe Ell's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Pe Ell'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 Centralia, WA

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Avg Home Value
$321,029
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,242
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Centralia, WA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
49%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Centralia, WA metro
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Days to pending
8.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Pe Ell, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pe Ell, WA

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Pe Ell, WA?

Pe Ell, WA offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $1,242/mo rent level.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Pe Ell, WA?

Landlord-friendliness in Pe Ell, WA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Where do home prices stand in Pe Ell, WA?

In Pe Ell, WA the median home value sits at $321K. Against the broader WA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Is vacancy a concern in Pe Ell, WA?

Pe Ell, WA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader WA rental market.

What is the average monthly rent in Pe Ell, WA?

Average rent in Pe Ell, WA is approximately $1,242/mo per month. Against $321K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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