Whatcom County, WA home prices

Whatcom County, WA: the typical home is worth $620,857 as of 2026-05, up +0.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $379/sq ft. Rent…

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

1975: $31,678 → 2026: $620,857 (19.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $620,857, homes in Whatcom County sit 42% above the Washington median ($437,550) and 165% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #5 of 39 Washington counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.4% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 8.2× 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 ~75% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$3,065/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,041/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Skagit County, WA ($589,529) · Snohomish County, WA ($760,219) · Island County, WA ($645,942) · San Juan County, WA ($889,774) · Chelan County, WA ($539,975) · Kitsap County, WA ($586,381)