The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
County | Housing Affordability Index | |
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1. | Garfield County | 181 |
2. | Lincoln County | 173 |
3. | Adams County | 152 |
4. | Grant County | 146 |
5. | Pacific County | 143 |
6. | Okanogan County | 142 |
7. | Grays Harbor County | 137 |
8. | Franklin County | 137 |
9. | Lewis County | 135 |
10. | Benton County | 133 |
11. | Yakima County | 133 |
12. | Wahkiakum County | 130 |
13. | Ferry County | 121 |
14. | Thurston County | 121 |
15. | Mason County | 118 |
16. | Cowlitz County | 118 |
17. | Pierce County | 117 |
18. | Klickitat County | 116 |
19. | Clark County | 114 |
20. | Clallam County | 113 |