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 | |
---|---|---|
1. | San Juan County | 41 |
2. | Jefferson County | 47 |
3. | Whatcom County | 50 |
4. | Whitman County | 54 |
5. | Wahkiakum County | 54 |
6. | King County | 54 |
7. | Snohomish County | 55 |
8. | Skagit County | 55 |
9. | Klickitat County | 55 |
10. | Clallam County | 57 |
11. | Kittitas County | 58 |
12. | Island County | 61 |
13. | Pend Oreille County | 61 |
14. | Okanogan County | 62 |
15. | Spokane County | 62 |
16. | Clark County | 62 |
17. | Kitsap County | 64 |
18. | Ferry County | 64 |
19. | Stevens County | 64 |
20. | Pierce County | 64 |