Jefferson County, WA Housing Market Brief
county · WA · as of May 2026
What is Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, WA in its market cycle?
Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County, WA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $585K | ▼ -14.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 23 days | ▲ +228.6% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▲ +11.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 188 | ▲ +31.5% |
| Homes Sold | 48 | ▲ +17.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $309 | ▼ -21.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% | ▼ -2.2% |
How has Jefferson County, WA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County, WA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jefferson County, WA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 38 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson County, WA?
The median sale price in Jefferson County, WA is $585K, having fallen 14.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson County, WA?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, WA's Alpha Score?
Jefferson County, WA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (64/100) and its weakest is Affordability (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Jefferson County, WA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.