Housing by town in Kittitas County, Washington
Kittitas County, Washington has 5 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,341 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,004 in 2015–2019 (+33.6%; Up after inflation).
South Cle Elum has the highest median gross rent ($1,661) and Cle Elum the lowest ($1,295).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,341 (±$52)
- Households that rent
- 38.5%
- Median household income
- $73,804
- Places
- 5
Cities, towns and townships in Kittitas County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cle Elum | $1,295 | 37.4% | $63,973 | $451,000 | $2,405 |
| Ellensburg | $1,340 | 67.1% | $55,438 | $404,100 | $3,323 |
| Kittitas | $1,351 | 28.6% | $80,278 | $316,700 | $2,110 |
| Roslyn | $1,500 | 32.2% | $104,800 | $565,200 | $2,395 |
| South Cle Elum | $1,661 | 28.4% | $66,750 | $374,300 | $1,857 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,550 | $37,600 | $60,150 |
| 2 people | $25,800 | $43,000 | $68,750 |
| 3 people | $29,000 | $48,350 | $77,350 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,700 | $85,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $58,000 | $92,800 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $62,300 | $99,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,600 | $106,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,900 | $113,400 |
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Crime reported to police in Kittitas County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 125 | 790 | 1,738 | 45,447 | 4 of 4 |
| 2024 | 64 | 142 | 648 | 1,438 | 45,050 | 3 of 4 |
| 2025 | 66 | 140 | 500 | 1,064 | 46,984 | 3 of 4 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Kittitas County recorded 66 violent and 500 property crimes, 140 and 1,064 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% 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 Kittitas County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittitas County Sheriff's Office | 22,849 | 16 | 113 |
| Ellensburg Police Department | 20,873 | 48 | 325 |
| Cle Elum Police Department | 3,262 | 2 | 62 |
| Kittitas Police Department | 1,443 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Kittitas County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98926 | 34,353 | $1,338 | $470,300 | $71,137 | 47.5% |
| 98922 | 7,688 | $1,302 | $647,600 | $73,603 | 13.7% |
| 98941 | 1,076 | $1,500 | $565,200 | $104,800 | 32.2% |
| 98940 | 858 | — | $612,800 | $246,441 | 0.0% |
| 98925 | 850 | $2,542 | $769,400 | $97,250 | 14.9% |
| 98934 | 775 | $1,432 | $319,900 | $79,063 | 24.8% |
| 98943 | 579 | $1,661 | $374,300 | $66,750 | 28.4% |
| 98068 | 482 | $1,148 | $904,000 | $100,096 | 16.6% |
| 98946 | 398 | $1,594 | $384,500 | $121,875 | 32.6% |
| 98950 | 61 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Kittitas County
What is the crime rate in Kittitas County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Kittitas County recorded 140 violent and 1,064 property crimes per 100,000 residents (66 violent and 500 property crimes in all).
Which place in Kittitas County has the highest rent?
South Cle Elum has the highest median gross rent, $1,661 (±$102) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Kittitas County has the lowest rent?
Cle Elum has the lowest median gross rent, $1,295 (±$395) a month.
What is the median rent in Kittitas County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Kittitas County is $1,341 (±$52) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittitas County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittitas County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Kittitas 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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