The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98620 sells for about $435,000, or $262 per square foot.
Prices are down 13.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 74 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 98620 — Goldendale
The 98620 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a significant year-over-year decline in median sale prices. While inventory remains tight, the market is seeing longer days on market compared to previous periods, reflecting a shift toward more balanced conditions for buyers. Figures for specific metrics like vacancy rates and exact tax rates are based on the most recent available ACS and county data.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and those seeking a rural lifestyle, as it offers more affordable housing options compared to larger urban centers in Washington.
Median prices moved down 13.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 74 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 17.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 98620, Klickitat County, WA
Schools in the Goldendale area are generally characterized as serving a rural, family-centric community with moderate performance metrics.
The area faces increasing flood risk, though the rate of increase is slower than the national average.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture and regional services, with limited large-scale industrial development reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Klickitat County based on local millage rates; specific exemptions for seniors and disabled veterans are available per Washington state law.
The area is rural, with residents typically relying on personal vehicles for commutes; transit options are minimal.
The area features access to outdoor recreation including nearby parks, trails, and scenic landscapes typical of the Columbia River Gorge region.
The rental market is characterized by a preference for 3+ bedroom single-family homes, with vacancy pressure remaining relatively stable.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, government services, and regional tourism.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with US-97 serving as the main corridor for regional access.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
Klickitat County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market analysis.
Parcels are subject to local school district and fire district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and flood zone designations.
Washington is a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a standard real estate transfer disclosure statement covering property condition.
Data retrieved from ACS and SimpleMaps database.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A major regional attraction for stargazing and astronomy education.
Offers hiking trails and camping in a forested setting.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.