Ellensburg, WA metro area Housing Market

Cold Market

Comprehensive housing market data for the Ellensburg, WA metro area metro area. Track home prices, inventory, days on market, and competition — updated monthly for real estate investors.

Data period: January 2026

Median Sale Price

$618K

20.1% YoY

Days on Market

117 days

44.4% YoY

Active Inventory

221

6.8% YoY

Homes Sold

35

27.1% YoY

Cold Market

Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.

Ellensburg, WA metro area Market Summary

The Ellensburg, WA metro area housing market is cooling down. As of January 2026, the median home sale price is $618K, up 20.1% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 117 days on the market, 44.4% longer than a year ago.

There are 221 homes for sale — 6.8% more than last year. With 6.3 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 56 new listings were added during this period, down 24.3% year-over-year.

Homes are selling for 99.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 31.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 22.2% of listings have had a price drop.

Market Opportunity Score

Based on current market conditions

80

Contributing Factors

Months of Supply 6.3
Days on Market 117
Price Drops 22.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio 99.1%
Market Temperature Cold

How This Market Compares

vs. National Median

Median Price (National: $423K) 46.1%
Days on Market (National: 66) 77.3%
Inventory (National: 1,210,379) 100.0%

vs. Washington Median

Median Price (Washington: $593K) 4.2%
Days on Market (Washington: 63) 85.7%

Investor Takeaway

The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 46% above the national median. Focus on rent-to-price ratios to ensure deals still cash flow.

Ellensburg, WA metro area Market Trends

Median Sale Price

Median Days on Market

Active Inventory

Homes Sold

Price per Square Foot

Sale-to-List Ratio

New Listings

Listings with Price Drops

Detailed Market Metrics

Median List Price

$707K

Price per Sq Ft

$322

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.1%

Months of Supply

6.3

Sold Above List

31.4%

Price Drops

22.2%

New Listings

56

24.3% YoY

Pending Sales

43

Off Market in 2 Weeks

18.6%

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