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Rock Island, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,142
Population
1,011/sq mi density
$55,114
Median Income
$22,901 per capita
$255,500
Home Value
$429,229 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
279 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
2,755 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,114 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$255,500 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$255,500
9% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.0%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
430
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$255,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$429,229
Median Sale Price
$430,625
Median List Price
$394,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.0%
Owner-Occupied
16.0%
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:
$1,094/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
94 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$282
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
84.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $255,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,229 |
| Median Sale Price | $430,625 |
| Median List Price | $394,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $282 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,094 |
| 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 | 94 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $282 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 84.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 430 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 19.9% |