Real Estate Investing in Toutle, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 980 • Cowlitz County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (41/100)

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
  • High vacancy: 18.5% 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

5.0% 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 $512,020
Avg Monthly Rent $1,152
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Toutle Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Washington: Toutle has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

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

Transaction volume in Toutle has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. In practical terms, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Toutle — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Longview, WA

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Avg Home Value
$512,020
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,152
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Longview, WA metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
36%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Longview, WA metro
0
Days to pending
10.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Toutle, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Toutle, WA

What is the typical vacancy rate in Toutle, WA?

Toutle, WA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect consistent absorption at market rents of $1,152/mo.

What is the average monthly rent in Toutle, WA?

Average rent in Toutle, WA is approximately $1,152/mo per month. Against $512K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What are home prices like in Toutle, WA?

Expect median prices around $512K in Toutle, WA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

How viable is house hacking in Toutle, WA?

House hacking works a challenging in Toutle, WA. Rents of $1,152/mo against $512K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

How does Toutle, WA stack up for property investment?

Toutle, WA rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $512K and rents near $1,152/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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