Thurston County, WA Housing Market Brief
county · WA · as of May 2026
What is Thurston County, WA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Thurston County, WA in its market cycle?
Thurston County, WA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Thurston County, WA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $535K | ▼ -1.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 13 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.8 | ▲ +33.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 911 | ▲ +28.3% |
| Homes Sold | 329 | ▼ -2.9% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $297 | ▼ -1.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.3% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Thurston County, WA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Thurston County, WA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Thurston County, WA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Thurston County, WA?
The median sale price in Thurston County, WA is $535K, having fallen 1.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Thurston County, WA?
Thurston County, WA scores 8 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Thurston County, WA's Alpha Score?
Thurston County, WA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (69/100) and its weakest is Affordability (8/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Thurston County, WA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.