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Ellensburg, Washington real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Ellensburg, WA (Kittitas County) — Census median home value $357,800, county listing prices up about 1.6% over the past year.
Ellensburg, WA is in Kittitas County, Washington — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 18,913, with a median household income of $49,888. Census data puts Ellensburg's median home value at $357,800.
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Ellensburg market snapshot
Population
18,913
Median Household Income
$49,888
Median Home Value (city)
$357,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,258/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.6%
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What makes Ellensburg different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ellensburg's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $357,800.
County Price Trend
Kittitas County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.64% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Ellensburg has an estimated population of 18,913 and a median household income of $49,888, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Ellensburg's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 30% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Ellensburg FAQ
What are home values like in Ellensburg, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Ellensburg's median home value at $357,800.
What is the population of Ellensburg, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ellensburg's population at approximately 18,913.
What's the median rent in Ellensburg, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ellensburg at approximately $1,258 per month.
What is the median household income in Ellensburg, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ellensburg at approximately $49,888.
Is the Ellensburg housing market growing?
Kittitas County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.64% annual change in 2025.
Is Ellensburg, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Ellensburg's median home value at about 7.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 30% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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