Island County, WA Housing Market Brief
county · WA · score computed October 2026
What is Island 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Island County, WA in its market cycle?
Island 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.
What’s the forecast for Island County, WA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Island County, WA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $617K | ▼ -5.1% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 43 days | ▼ -4.4% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.2 | ▲ +44.8% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 440 | ▲ +10.6% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 106 | ▼ -21.5% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $374 | ▼ -2.4% | Redfin |
How has Island County, WA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Island County, WA a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Island County, WA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 29 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Island County, WA?
The median sale price in Island County, WA is $617K, having fallen 5.1% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Island County, WA?
Island County, WA scores 3 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Island County, WA's Alpha Score?
Island County, WA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (54/100) and its weakest is Affordability (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Island County, WA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.