Ellensburg, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,913
Population
2,179/sq mi density
$49,888
Median Income
$31,725 per capita
$357,800
Home Value
$453,399 Zillow
$1,258
Median Rent
34.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
222
Violent Crime/100K
2,225 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,888 median income, 7.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$357,800 home value, $1,258/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$357,800
27% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,258/mo
8% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.4%
43% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,919
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$357,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$453,399
Redfin Median Sale
$434,995
Median Sale Price
$434,995
Median List Price
$438,880
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
37.4%
Owner-Occupied
62.6%
Renter-Occupied
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:
$1,258/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,543/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$434,995
Median Days on Market
89 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
14.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$251
Active Inventory
43
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
37.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $357,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $453,399 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $434,995 |
| Median Sale Price | $434,995 |
| Median List Price | $438,880 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $251 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,258 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,543 |
| 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 Market | 89 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.0% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 43 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $251 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 37.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,919 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 34.9% |