Rainier, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Thurston County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,499
Population
1,436/sq mi density
$101,644
Median Income
$33,934 per capita
$388,900
Home Value
$515,485 Zillow
$1,128
Median Rent
41.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$101,644 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$388,900 home value, $1,128/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$388,900
38% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,128/mo
3% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
90.2%
38% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
913
Median year built: 1992
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$388,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$515,485
Redfin Median Sale
$435,000
Median Sale Price
$435,000
Median List Price
$205,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.2%
Owner-Occupied
9.8%
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:
$1,128/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$435,000
Median Days on Market
223 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$283
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1992
Average age of housing stock: 34 years
Homeownership Rate
90.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $388,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,485 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $435,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $435,000 |
| Median List Price | $205,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $283 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,128 |
| 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 | 223 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $283 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 90.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 913 |
| Median Year Built | 1992 |
| Rent Burden | 41.7% |