Whatcom County, WA Housing Market Brief
county · WA · as of May 2026
What is Whatcom 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 Whatcom County, WA in its market cycle?
Whatcom County, WA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Whatcom County, WA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $649K | ▲ +3.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 17 days | ▲ +41.7% |
| Months of Supply | 2.9 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 778 | ▼ -0.8% |
| Homes Sold | 271 | ▲ +1.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $387 | ▼ -0.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.7% | ▼ -0.5% |
How has Whatcom County, WA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Whatcom County, WA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Whatcom County, WA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 43 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Whatcom County, WA?
The median sale price in Whatcom County, WA is $649K, having risen 3.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Whatcom County, WA?
Whatcom County, WA scores 2 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Whatcom County, WA's Alpha Score?
Whatcom County, WA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (72/100) and its weakest is Affordability (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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