Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 44,736 ↑ 0.9% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $69,928 6% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $459,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
| Median Age | 37.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 19.4% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 163 transactions |
| Active Listings | 193 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 146 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Jun 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $35,088 |
| Recent Sales | 111 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 141 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 9.69 acres |
| Active Listings | 112 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 7.30 | $260,000 | $35,616 | 1 Walker Drive | Ellensburg |
| Mar 2026New | 40.00 | $300,000 | $7,500 | 0 Sorenson Road | Ellensburg |
| Feb 2026 | 8.77 | $346,500 | $39,510 | 0 Koinonia Lane | Cle Elum |
| Feb 2026 | 4.34 | $33,000 | $7,604 | 1 xxx Colockum Road | Ellensburg |
| Feb 2026 | 7.43 | $225,000 | $30,283 | 4 XX Walker Drive | Ellensburg |
| Feb 2026 | 12.56 | $299,000 | $23,806 | 0 Lot 7 Waterbrook Lane | Ellensburg |
| Feb 2026 | 1.43 | $625,000 | $437,063 | 15 Farmhouse Way | Cle Elum |
| Feb 2026 | 9.83 | $242,500 | $24,669 | 0 xxx Westside road | Cle Elum |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $410,000 | $410,000 | 30 Scatter Creek Loop | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 46.44 | $30,000 | $646 | Burbank Creek Rd | Ellensburg |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 5.01 | $355,000 | $70,858 | 0 NVLot 2 Nelson View Way | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 3.40 | $3,000 | $882 | Wiehl Rd | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 4.15 | $3,000 | $723 | Ridgewater Dr | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 3.00 | $375,000 | $125,000 | 410 Lot 3 Whisper Creek Drive | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 20.00 | $135,000 | $6,750 | 180 Sunset Road | Ellensburg |
| Jan 2026 | 4.63 | $370,000 | $79,914 | 4031 Red Bridge Road | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 2.28 | $80,000 | $35,088 | 302 Horvatt Road | Roslyn |
| Jan 2026 | 12.03 | $310,000 | $25,769 | 0 Lot 8 Waterbrook Lane | Ellensburg |
| Jan 2026 | 20.00 | $775,000 | $38,750 | 2908 Upper Peoh Point Rd | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 5.17 | $166,666 | $32,237 | 2149 X4 Brick Mill Road | Ellensburg |
| Jan 2026 | 5.31 | $166,666 | $31,387 | 2149 X3 Brick Mill Road | Ellensburg |
| Jan 2026 | 5.34 | $166,666 | $31,211 | 2149 X7 Brick Mill Road | Ellensburg |
| Jan 2026 | 5.17 | $166,666 | $32,237 | 2149 X6 Brick Mill Road | Ellensburg |
| Jan 2026 | 5.34 | $166,666 | $31,211 | 2149 X5 Brick Mill Road | Ellensburg |
| Jan 2026 | 5.17 | $166,666 | $32,237 | 2149 X8 Brick Mill Road | Ellensburg |
| Jan 2026 | 5.15 | $380,000 | $73,786 | 500 Colfax Road | Cle Elum |
| Dec 2025 | 1.97 | $190,000 | $96,447 | 581 Canyon Heights Drive | Cle Elum |
| Dec 2025 | 20.00 | $40,000 | $2,000 | Coyote Run Rd | Ellensburg |
| Dec 2025 | 20.00 | $40,000 | $2,000 | 0 Coyote Run Road | Ellensburg |
| Dec 2025 | 1.12 | $215,000 | $191,964 | 1360 Airport Road | Cle Elum |
| Dec 2025 | 6.08 | $300,000 | $49,342 | 2151 Weaver Road | Ellensburg |
| Dec 2025 | 3.29 | $300,000 | $91,185 | 1220 Stone Ridge Drive | Cle Elum |
| Dec 2025 | 10.00 | $30,000 | $3,000 | Parke Creek Rd | Ellensburg |
| Dec 2025 | 4.45 | $355,000 | $79,775 | 70 Peoh Place | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 4.59 | $79,900 | $17,407 | Tipton Rd | Ellensburg |
| Nov 2025 | 4.59 | $79,900 | $17,407 | 244 Abbey Road | Ellensburg |
| Nov 2025 | 5.01 | $336,500 | $67,166 | 0 R Lot 4 Nelson View Way | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 5.86 | $5,000 | $853 | Westside Rd | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 3.04 | $300,000 | $98,684 | 1000 R&R Heights Drive | Roslyn |
| Nov 2025 | 9.46 | $240,000 | $25,370 | 1 Brown Road | Ellensburg |
| Nov 2025 | 4.91 | $385,000 | $78,411 | 341 Teanaway Ridge Way | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 3.02 | $266,950 | $88,394 | 700 Horse Jump Drive | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 15.00 | $650,000 | $43,333 | Manastash Rd | Ellensburg |
| Nov 2025 | 15.00 | $650,000 | $43,333 | 541 Penny Lane | Ellensburg |
| Nov 2025 | 3.00 | $175,000 | $58,333 | Game Trail Rd | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 3.00 | $175,000 | $58,333 | 2 Lot Game Trail Road | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 3.02 | $330,000 | $109,272 | 4273 Kachess Lake Road | Easton |
| Nov 2025 | 20.32 | $166,700 | $8,204 | 20 XX Microwave Road | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 5.25 | $310,000 | $59,048 | 826 Filbert Road | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 20.00 | $240,000 | $12,000 | 8 B Snipe Lane | Ellensburg |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $194,250 | $97,125 | 108 Memphis Road | Ellensburg |
| Oct 2025 | 2.96 | $180,000 | $60,811 | 1481 Casassa Road | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 10.19 | $20,000 | $1,963 | Hilltop Ln | Ellensburg |
| Oct 2025 | 10.19 | $20,000 | $1,963 | 91 Hilltop Lane | Ellensburg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $800,000 | $799,760 | 2 Red Sky Way | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 3.00 | $219,000 | $73,000 | 0 Ranch Road | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $885,000 | $884,735 | 1 Red Sky Way | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 10.00 | $440,000 | $44,000 | Unknown | Ellensburg |
| Oct 2025 | 2.74 | $170,000 | $62,044 | Nelson Siding Rd | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 2.74 | $170,000 | $62,044 | 0 Lot 5 Nelson Siding Road | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 3.00 | $150,000 | $50,000 | 1387 Stone Ridge Drive | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 3.62 | $338,500 | $93,508 | 3190 Kachess Lake Rd | Easton |
| Oct 2025 | 3.24 | $400,000 | $123,457 | 4011 Cottage Avenue | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 12.60 | $213,500 | $16,944 | 1420 Emerick Road | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 20.37 | $85,000 | $4,173 | Robbins Rd | Ellensburg |
| Oct 2025 | 1.18 | $450,000 | $382,686 | 67 Liberty Bell Lane | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 5.01 | $400,000 | $79,840 | 0 NVLot 1 Nelson View Way | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $285,000 | $142,500 | 1161 Banti Creek | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 5.06 | $114,950 | $22,717 | 2 xxx Lower Green Canyon Road | Ellensburg |
| Sep 2025 | 23.37 | $145,000 | $6,205 | Umptanum Rd | Ellensburg |
| Sep 2025 | 20.00 | $80,000 | $4,000 | 0 Sunset Road | Ellensburg |
| Sep 2025 | 6.01 | $269,950 | $44,917 | Hidden Valley Rd | Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 6.01 | $269,950 | $44,917 | 4 C Swauk Pines Road | Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 3.01 | $278,950 | $92,674 | 632 Horse Jump Drive | Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 20.00 | $36,000 | $1,800 | Unknown | Ellensburg |
| Sep 2025 | 20.00 | $36,000 | $1,800 | 4 Long Tom Canyon Road | Ellensburg |
| Sep 2025 | 20.00 | $800,000 | $40,000 | 0 Teanaway Road | Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 20.00 | $80,000 | $4,000 | Teanaway Rd | Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 44.55 | $775,000 | $17,396 | 4181 Kachess Dam Road | Easton |
| Sep 2025 | 4.01 | $157,500 | $39,277 | 12551 Teanaway Road | Cle Elum |
| Aug 2025 | 22.84 | $250,000 | $10,946 | 430 Double O Rd | Ronald |
| Aug 2025 | 2.32 | $400,000 | $172,414 | Main St | Vantage |
| Aug 2025 | 3.36 | $650,000 | $193,452 | 522 Pine Ridge Lane | Cle Elum |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $250,000 | $50,000 | 701 Thorp Landing Lane | Thorp |
| Aug 2025 | 8.64 | $269,000 | $31,134 | 781 Thorp Landing Lane | Thorp |
| Aug 2025 | 6.73 | $175,000 | $26,003 | 11485 XXX N Thorp Highway | Thorp |
| Aug 2025 | 3.15 | $280,000 | $88,889 | Norton Rd | Easton |
| Aug 2025 | 19.80 | $390,000 | $19,697 | 2412 Judge Ronald Road | Ellensburg |
| Aug 2025 | 3.00 | $224,500 | $74,833 | 0 XXX Creekside Drive | Cle Elum |
| Aug 2025 | 5.66 | $230,000 | $40,636 | 600 Thorp Landing Lane | Thorp |
| Aug 2025 | 20.00 | $135,000 | $6,750 | 20 XXX Gage Road | Ellensburg |
| Aug 2025 | 13.09 | $200,000 | $15,279 | 421 Kretschman Dr | Cle Elum |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $250,000 | $50,000 | 861 Thorp Landing Lane | Thorp |
| Aug 2025 | 5.93 | $175,000 | $29,511 | 0 XXX Indian Lake Drive | Ellensburg |
| Aug 2025 | 20.04 | $25,093 | $1,252 | Unknown | Ellensburg |
| Aug 2025 | 34.14 | $450,000 | $13,181 | 0 34.14 Ac Strande Road | Ellensburg |
| Jul 2025 | 3.27 | $30,000 | $9,174 | W 5th St | Cle Elum |
| Jul 2025 | 3.00 | $235,000 | $78,333 | 711 Huntrick Drive | Cle Elum |
| Jul 2025 | 2.51 | $900,000 | $358,564 | N Pfenning Rd | Ellensburg |
| Jul 2025 | 3.12 | $210,000 | $67,308 | 550 Anna Bell Drive | Ronald |
| Jul 2025 | 3.75 | $2,305 | $615 | Horvatt Rd | Roslyn |
| Jul 2025 | 5.30 | $170,000 | $32,075 | Pocket Rd | Ellensburg |
| Jul 2025 | 5.30 | $170,000 | $32,075 | 0 Upper Badger Pocket Road | Ellensburg |
| Jul 2025 | 3.60 | $275,000 | $76,389 | 8 XX Woodscreek Lane | Ellensburg |
| Jul 2025 | 1.04 | $595,000 | $572,115 | 6 Red Sky Way | Cle Elum |
| Jul 2025 | 12.95 | $295,000 | $22,780 | 21 Edge Bluff Loop | Ellensburg |
| Jun 2025 | 50.50 | $240,000 | $4,752 | 3060 Pheasant Lane | Ellensburg |
| Jun 2025 | 20.00 | $44,000 | $2,200 | Nka1 Coyote Run | Ellensburg |
| Jun 2025 | 20.00 | $44,000 | $2,200 | Nka2 Coyote Run Rd | Ellensburg |
| Jun 2025 | 26.10 | $149,000 | $5,709 | 0 XX Hwy 97 | Ellensburg |
| Jun 2025 | 5.03 | $65,500 | $13,022 | 11230 Wilson Creek Road | Ellensburg |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Feb 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $327,000 |
| Recent Sales | 52 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 114 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.40 acres |
| Active Listings | 81 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.44 | $390,000 | 7 Gold Leaf Lane | Cle Elum |
| Feb 2026 | 0.65 | $230,000 | 311 Pumphouse Hill Road | Cle Elum |
| Feb 2026 | 0.77 | $570,000 | 36 Southern Star Lane | Cle Elum |
| Feb 2026 | 0.79 | $320,000 | 991 Trailside Drive | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 0.14 | $434,995 | 1202 E Eider Ln | Ellensburg |
| Jan 2026 | 0.32 | $50,000 | 3 Lakes Rd | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 0.90 | $630,000 | 7 Red Sky Way | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 0.11 | $195,000 | 2425 State Route 906 | Snoqualmie Pass |
| Jan 2026 | 0.45 | $375,000 | 450 Kokanee Loop | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 0.42 | $350,000 | 240 Monabel Court | Cle Elum |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 0.82 | $535,000 | 1950 Ruby King Loop | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 0.21 | $255,000 | 282 Cake Box Lane | Cle Elum |
| Jan 2026 | 0.59 | $2,404,000 | 905 Douglas Munro Blvd | Cle Elum |
| Dec 2025 | 0.10 | $1,475,000 | 61 Riverbend Loop | Cle Elum |
| Dec 2025 | 0.47 | $437,500 | 109 Wanawish Loop | Cle Elum |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $315,000 | Chamonix Pl | Snoqualmie Pass |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $315,000 | 60 Chamonix Place | Snoqualmie Pass |
| Dec 2025 | 0.45 | $225,000 | 7 Double O Road | Ronald |
| Dec 2025 | 0.48 | $225,000 | 2 Double O | Ronald |
| Nov 2025 | 0.60 | $250,000 | 0 Bitterroot | Ronald |
| Nov 2025 | 0.46 | $225,000 | 3 Double O | Ronald |
| Nov 2025 | 0.28 | $87,500 | Trail Ridge Ln | Snoqualmie Pass |
| Nov 2025 | 0.44 | $260,000 | 470 Old Grove Trail | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 0.18 | $155,000 | 508 W Bender Road | Ellensburg |
| Nov 2025 | 0.45 | $225,000 | 4 Double O Road | Ronald |
| Nov 2025 | 0.31 | $110,000 | 303 S 1st Street | Roslyn |
| Nov 2025 | 0.35 | $360,000 | 1190 Larkspur Loop | Cle Elum |
| Nov 2025 | 0.46 | $225,000 | 8 Double O Road | Ronald |
| Nov 2025 | 0.45 | $330,000 | Cascade Pl | Snoqualmie Pass |
| Nov 2025 | 0.45 | $330,000 | 4 -XX Cascade Place | Snoqualmie Pass |
| Oct 2025 | 0.43 | $401,000 | 460 Maple Leaf Loop | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 0.46 | $225,000 | 9 Double O Road | Ronald |
| Oct 2025 | 0.30 | $25,000 | 3 Lakes Rd | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 0.19 | $362,000 | 230 Innsbruck Drive | Snoqualmie Pass |
| Oct 2025 | 0.49 | $358,000 | 1060 Larkspur Loop | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 0.20 | $340,000 | 31 Cabin Trail Dr | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 0.38 | $375,000 | Swiftwater Dr | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 0.38 | $375,000 | 53 Kokanee Loop | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 0.42 | $355,000 | Swiftwater Dr | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $420,000 | 16 Gold Leaf Lane | Cle Elum |
| Oct 2025 | 0.42 | $355,000 | 5 Kokanee Loop | Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 0.39 | $770,000 | 391 Big Hill Dr | Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 0.91 | $327,000 | 1151 Kiias Elk Trail | Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 0.16 | $200,000 | N B St | Roslyn |
| Sep 2025 | 0.32 | $69,000 | Highland Loop | Ronald |
| Sep 2025 | 0.16 | $200,000 | 2 XX N B Street | Roslyn |
| Sep 2025 | 0.32 | $69,000 | 0 Highland Loop | Ronald |
| Sep 2025 | 0.17 | $188,600 | 607 6th St | South Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 0.47 | $225,000 | 1 Double O Road | Ronald |
| Sep 2025 | 0.33 | $260,000 | 51 Ronald Ridge Dr | Ronald |
| Sep 2025 | 0.56 | $570,000 | 32 Wanawish Loop | Cle Elum |
| Sep 2025 | 0.17 | $1,300,000 | 211 S Pearl St APT 1 | Ellensburg |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 44,736 |
| Population (2020) | 44,337 |
| Population Growth | 0.9% |
| Median Household Income | $69,928 |
| Median Home Value | $459,900 |
| Total Housing Units | 24,326 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,725 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 19.4% |
| Median Age | 37.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 6,588 (14.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% |
Market Overview
Kittitas County, Washington has a population of 44,736, which has grown 0.9% since 2020. The median household income is $69,928, below the national median of $74,580 by 6.2%. The housing vacancy rate of 19.4% suggests soft market conditions. The county's location in Washington makes it accessible for investors and developers seeking rural land. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $35,088 per acre, with properties averaging 9.70 acres. There are currently 193 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Kittitas County, Washington?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Kittitas County has a population of 44,736. The county has grown 0.9% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Kittitas County?
The median household income in Kittitas County is $69,928, which is 6.2% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Kittitas County growing or shrinking?
Kittitas County is growing. The population has increased 0.9% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Kittitas County?
The median home value in Kittitas County is $459,900. The housing vacancy rate is 19.4%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $35,088 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $320,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Kittitas County, Washington?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.