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Market MapWashingtonJefferson

Jefferson County

WashingtonPopulation: 33,006
44
/100
Avoid
#0 of 0 counties
#22 in Washington (39 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 8, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$604,961
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$3,630/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
0.60%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
44/100
44
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
59/100

Based on 0.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
17/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

No significant strengths identified based on current data.

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -High price-to-income ratio makes financing challenging
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
33,006
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You rely on FHA-style financing: prices are stretched relative to local incomes
  • −You want a market with broad institutional consensus on fundamentals

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
SkagitWA
45$570,386$2,0684.35%HoldView
ClallamWA
45$486,379$1,8194.49%HoldView
CurrentJeffersonWA
44$604,961Est. pending—Avoid
SpokaneWA
44$412,282$1,5104.39%AvoidView
CowlitzWA
44$410,147$1,4684.30%AvoidView
PierceWA
42$555,177$1,9574.23%AvoidView

The Bottom Line

AvoidJefferson may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Jefferson County in Washington scores 44/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Jefferson with stronger cash flow

  • Clallam County for cash-flow rentals
  • Spokane County for cash-flow rentals
  • Skagit County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Jefferson

  • Cowlitz County, lower entry price
  • Spokane County, lower entry price
  • Clallam County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Jefferson vs Spokane for rentals
  • Jefferson vs Cowlitz for rentals
  • Jefferson vs Skagit for rentals
All counties in Washington →

Rent vs buy in Washington cities

Rent vs buy in Seattle, WAMedian $841,149 · rent $2,267/moRent vs buy in Spokane, WAMedian $412,282 · rent $1,510/moRent vs buy in Tacoma, WAMedian $555,177 · rent $1,957/moRent vs buy in Vancouver, WAMedian $537,646 · rent $1,898/moRent vs buy in Bellevue, WAMedian $841,149 · rent $2,267/moAll Washington citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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