Beacon Hill, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,978 Population 1,720/sq mi density
$82,639 Median Income $40,784 per capita
$363,500 Home Value $383,772 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 14.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,639 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$363,500 home value, $846/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$363,500
29% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$846/mo
27% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.9%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
613
Median year built: 1972

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$363,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$383,772
Redfin Median Sale
$434,900
Median Sale Price
$434,900
Median List Price
$479,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

61.9%
Owner-Occupied
38.1%
Renter-Occupied
62%
38%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent: $846/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$434,900
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$205
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
14.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
52% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
61.9%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$363,500
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$383,772
Redfin Median Sale$434,900
Median Sale Price$434,900
Median List Price$479,950
Price Per Sq Ft$205

Rent

Census Median Rent$846
FMR Studio$1,082
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,180
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,472
FMR 3-Bedroom$2,003
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,351

Market

Days on Market48
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Homes Sold5
Active Inventory5
Price Per Sq Ft$205

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied61.9%
Renter-Occupied38.1%
Homeownership Rate61.9%
Total Housing Units613
Median Year Built1972
Rent Burden14.9%