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Castle Rock, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Cowlitz County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,298 Population 1,094/sq mi density
$65,272 Median Income $27,393 per capita
$301,000 Home Value $468,492 Zillow
$1,326 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 1,877 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,272 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$301,000 home value, $1,326/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$301,000
7% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
14% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.0%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
994
Median year built: 1971

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$301,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$468,492
Median Sale Price
$335,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

62.0%
Owner-Occupied
38.0%
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: $1,326/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market
4 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
40.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$229
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
33.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
62.0%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$301,000
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$468,492
Median Sale Price$335,000
Price Per Sq Ft$229

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,326
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 Market4
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops40.0%
Homes Sold3
Active Inventory5
Price Per Sq Ft$229

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied62.0%
Renter-Occupied38.0%
Homeownership Rate62.0%
Total Housing Units994
Median Year Built1971
Rent Burden33.6%