Washington Housing Market Forecast — August 2026
Sialim tracks 20 Washington metros, forecasting home values next month, next quarter, and one year out from Zillow price history plus mortgage rates, inventory, and labor data.
Metros tracked
20
in Washington
Forecast to rise — August 2026
7
13 forecast to fall or hold
Average forecast change
+0.04%
across all Washington metros, next month
Washington metros — August 2026
| Metro | Current value | Forecast | 1-month change | Regime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $740,579 | $740,365 | -0.03% | Cooling |
| Spokane, WA | $424,976 | $424,716 | -0.06% | Cooling |
| Kennewick, WA | $442,889 | $442,615 | -0.06% | Stabilizing |
| Olympia, WA | $532,102 | $533,402 | +0.24% | Cooling |
| Bremerton, WA | $589,257 | $589,828 | +0.10% | Cooling |
| Yakima, WA | $358,231 | $362,247 | +1.12% | Neutral |
| Bellingham, WA | $621,276 | $620,953 | -0.05% | Cooling |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $587,718 | $587,848 | +0.02% | Cooling |
| Wenatchee, WA | $528,302 | $528,106 | -0.04% | Cooling |
| Longview, WA | $424,667 | $424,497 | -0.04% | Cooling |
| Moses Lake, WA | $363,092 | $362,496 | -0.16% | Cooling |
| Oak Harbor, WA | $645,576 | $645,137 | -0.07% | Cooling |
| Centralia, WA | $440,718 | $439,775 | -0.21% | Cooling |
| Port Angeles, WA | $499,173 | $497,955 | -0.24% | Cooling |
| Aberdeen, WA | $325,918 | $324,788 | -0.35% | Cooling |
| Shelton, WA | $458,514 | $457,748 | -0.17% | Cooling |
| Walla Walla, WA | $420,341 | $420,034 | -0.07% | Stabilizing |
| Pullman, WA | $339,136 | $341,215 | +0.61% | Neutral |
| Ellensburg, WA | $502,439 | $503,017 | +0.12% | Cooling |
| Othello, WA | $312,228 | $312,565 | +0.11% | Neutral |
Frequently asked questions
Are Washington home prices rising or falling?
Of the 20 Washington metros Sialim tracks, 7 are forecast to rise in August 2026 and 13 are forecast to fall or hold. The average forecast change across the state is +0.04%.
What is the largest Washington metro by home value tracked here?
Seattle, WA, with a typical home value of $740,579 as of the latest data.
Forecasts are model output, not advice. Data: Zillow ZHVI (© Zillow), Freddie Mac via FRED, US Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED. Methodology.