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Fords Prairie, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Wahkiakum County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,762
Population
472/sq mi density
$55,556
Median Income
$34,734 per capita
$297,400
Home Value
$388,069 Zillow
$1,196
Median Rent
48.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
240 sunny days/yr
486
Violent Crime/100K
4,173 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,556 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,196/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$297,400
5% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
3% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,116
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$297,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$388,069
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median List Price
$329,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.9%
Owner-Occupied
22.1%
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:
$1,196/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
149 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$255
Active Inventory
3
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
48.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
55% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $297,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,069 |
| Median Sale Price | $375,000 |
| Median List Price | $329,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $255 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,196 |
| 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 | 149 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 3 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $255 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,116 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 48.1% |