Cowlitz County, WA home prices

Cowlitz County, WA: the typical home is worth $423,283 as of 2026-05, up +0.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $281/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $47,295 → 2026: $423,283 (8.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $423,283, homes in Cowlitz County sit 3% below the Washington median ($437,550) and 81% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #22 of 39 Washington counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 31% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~51% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$2,089/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,391/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Columbia County, OR ($452,619) · Lewis County, WA ($437,550) · Clark County, WA ($552,436) · Wahkiakum County, WA ($411,544) · Skamania County, WA ($558,710) · Multnomah County, OR ($511,408)