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Palouse

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Washington
$359K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.722
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$359K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,686 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1952
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.91%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.98%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.39%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,063
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,015 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

How Palouse compares

By median home value, Palouse is the 4th most expensive of 15 cities in Whitman County, and its typical home is worth more than 65% of all homes in Whitman County.

Home values in Palouse

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$144K$694K
cities in Whitman County ranked by median home value
#Whitman CountyMedian valueHomes
1Pullman$456K6,241
2Colton$423K325
3Uniontown$390K237
4Palouse$359K722
5Colfax$304K1,770
6Albion$271K345
7Farmington$269K161
8Oakesdale$260K293
9Rosalia$259K424
10Garfield$241K423
11Tekoa$234K494
12Endicott$199K300
13Lamont$194K100
14LaCrosse$192K327
15Malden$173K128

About the Palouse market

How many homes are there in Palouse, WA?

Palouse, WA contains 722 residential properties, with a median of 1,686 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1952. The median TopHap Estimate is $359K.

How does Palouse, WA compare to the rest of Whitman County?

By median home value, Palouse, WA is the 4th most expensive of 15 cities in Whitman County. Its typical home is worth more than 65% of all homes in Whitman County. Uniontown ranks just above it and Colfax just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Palouse, WA?

39% of homes in Palouse, WA are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Palouse, WA hold?

98% of mortgaged homes in Palouse, WA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.0% owe more than the home is worth.

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