Can You Afford a Home in Washougal, WA?
A typical home in Washougal is worth $645,057, up 0.6% over the past year. That is $78K above the Skamania County typical of $567,253.
Assumes housing costs stay at 33% of gross income — the sustainable middle, not the maximum a lender would approve. A typical home in Washougal costs $645,057. Rates as of 5 September 2026; they move weekly and your quote will differ.
What each income level buys in Skamania County
Prices below are what keeps housing at 33% of gross income, using Skamania County’s 0.67% 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 | $326,000 | $268,000 | $246,000 | $262,000 |
| $100,000 | $446,000 | $367,000 | $336,000 | $359,000 |
| $125,000 | $566,000 | $466,000 | $427,000 | $455,000 |
| $150,000 | $686,000 | $565,000 | $517,000 | $552,000 |
| $200,000 | $926,000 | $763,000 | $699,000 | $745,000 |
How Washougal compares to nearby towns
| Town | Typical home | Year over year | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bingen | $441,016 | -0.8% | $99,000 |
| Carson | $460,953 | -2.3% | $103,000 |
| North Bonneville | $480,858 | -0.2% | $107,000 |
| Stevenson | $557,466 | -1.7% | $123,000 |
| Washougal (this page) | $645,057 | +0.6% | $141,000 |
| Underwood | $796,892 | -2% | $173,000 |
If Washougal is out of reach, Bingen, Carson, North Bonneville, Stevenson 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 Washougal sell for less than $645,057, 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.