Housing by town in Grays Harbor County, Washington
Grays Harbor County, Washington has 10 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,062 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $775 in 2015–2019 (+37.0%; Up after inflation).
Ocean Shores has the highest median gross rent ($1,284) and Westport the lowest ($865).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,062 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 26.8%
- Median household income
- $64,414
- Places
- 10
Cities, towns and townships in Grays Harbor County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | $1,049 | 43.5% | $52,195 | $237,300 | $2,045 |
| Central Park | $1,117 | 12.0% | $99,127 | $335,500 | $3,242 |
| Cosmopolis | — | 17.3% | $84,853 | $317,000 | $2,443 |
| Elma | $984 | 33.3% | $78,086 | $409,600 | $2,743 |
| Hoquiam | $1,086 | 38.5% | $49,795 | $228,200 | $1,976 |
| McCleary | $1,077 | 19.6% | $77,813 | $351,700 | $3,217 |
| Montesano | $1,195 | 39.3% | $67,540 | $354,300 | $3,037 |
| Oakville | $1,139 | 14.4% | $63,893 | $230,800 | $1,868 |
| Ocean Shores | $1,284 | 16.7% | $58,202 | $383,500 | $2,477 |
| Westport | $865 | 43.1% | $64,750 | $196,600 | $2,467 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,400 | $33,950 | $54,350 |
| 2 people | $23,300 | $38,800 | $62,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,650 | $69,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,500 | $77,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,300 | $90,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,150 | $96,250 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,050 | $102,450 |
How the places in Grays Harbor County rank across Washington
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Crime reported to police in Grays Harbor County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 170 | 230 | 1,211 | 1,640 | 73,859 | 8 of 10 |
| 2024 | 168 | 217 | 1,077 | 1,394 | 77,242 | 9 of 10 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Grays Harbor County recorded 168 violent and 1,077 property crimes, 217 and 1,394 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Grays Harbor County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office | 30,878 | 58 | 216 |
| Aberdeen Police Department | 17,010 | 63 | 513 |
| Hoquiam Police Department | 8,791 | 18 | 147 |
| Ocean Shores Police Department | 7,828 | 7 | 35 |
| Montesano Police Department | 4,189 | 4 | 64 |
| Elma Police Department | 3,465 | 8 | 53 |
| Westport Police Department | 2,308 | 1 | 36 |
| McCleary Police Department | 2,043 | 6 | 5 |
| Cosmopolis Police Department | 1,674 | — | — |
| Oakville Police Department | 730 | 3 | 8 |
ZIP codes in Grays Harbor County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98520 | 24,888 | $1,051 | $250,800 | $58,153 | 35.4% |
| 98550 | 12,316 | $1,046 | $238,900 | $55,040 | 33.3% |
| 98541 | 10,810 | $974 | $390,000 | $78,816 | 21.3% |
| 98563 | 7,604 | $1,132 | $349,200 | $84,634 | 25.6% |
| 98569 | 7,489 | $1,246 | $380,700 | $58,378 | 17.0% |
| 98557 | 4,079 | $987 | $369,300 | $78,594 | 13.8% |
| 98568 | 3,050 | $1,046 | $426,200 | $84,531 | 16.0% |
| 98537 | 2,820 | $974 | $339,000 | $79,459 | 15.0% |
| 98595 | 2,698 | $891 | $260,400 | $66,579 | 37.0% |
| 98587 | 1,072 | $725 | $112,300 | $51,458 | 21.1% |
| 98535 | 726 | — | $286,800 | $92,544 | 3.0% |
| 98566 | 299 | — | $137,100 | $58,269 | 4.7% |
| 98526 | 180 | — | $215,000 | $58,162 | 20.0% |
| 98552 | 140 | $1,083 | — | $47,396 | 25.6% |
| 98575 | 113 | — | — | $68,125 | 8.3% |
| 98583 | 79 | — | — | $62,750 | 56.0% |
| 98536 | 49 | — | — | — | 30.6% |
| 98571 | 48 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 98562 | 34 | — | — | — | 74.1% |
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Questions about Grays Harbor County
What is the crime rate in Grays Harbor County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Grays Harbor County recorded 217 violent and 1,394 property crimes per 100,000 residents (168 violent and 1,077 property crimes in all).
Which place in Grays Harbor County has the highest rent?
Ocean Shores has the highest median gross rent, $1,284 (±$358) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Grays Harbor County has the lowest rent?
Westport has the lowest median gross rent, $865 (±$134) a month.
What is the median rent in Grays Harbor County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Grays Harbor County is $1,062 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grays Harbor County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grays Harbor County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Grays Harbor County, WA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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