Can You Afford a Home in Othello, WA?
A typical home in Othello is worth $339,816, down 1.3% over the past year. That is $28K above the Adams County typical of $312,234.
Assumes housing costs stay at 33% of gross income — the sustainable middle, not the maximum a lender would approve. A typical home in Othello costs $339,816. Rates as of 5 September 2026; they move weekly and your quote will differ.
What each income level buys in Adams County
Prices below are what keeps housing at 33% of gross income, using Adams County’s 0.79% effective property tax rate. The Conventional column assumes 20% down; the zero-down columns finance the funding fee into the loan.
| Household income | Conventional | VA | Zero-down CU | FHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $320,000 | $264,000 | $242,000 | $258,000 |
| $100,000 | $438,000 | $362,000 | $332,000 | $354,000 |
| $125,000 | $556,000 | $459,000 | $421,000 | $449,000 |
| $150,000 | $674,000 | $557,000 | $511,000 | $544,000 |
| $200,000 | $911,000 | $752,000 | $690,000 | $735,000 |
How Othello compares to nearby towns
| Town | Typical home | Year over year | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lind | $206,159 | +0.4% | $51,000 |
| Ritzville | $241,670 | -3.5% | $58,000 |
| Othello (this page) | $339,816 | -1.3% | $79,000 |
If Othello is out of reach, Lind, Ritzville sit lower in the same county — same commute shed, same schools district-by-district, less money.
What this does not tell you
These are typical values, not listings. Half the homes in Othello sell for less than $339,816, and condos and townhomes sit well below it. Property tax is a county-wide effective rate, so your parcel will differ. Insurance is a state average. Run your own numbers with your own quote before you take any of this as settled.