Housing data for Fords Prairie, WA
Fords Prairie, WA has an estimated 1,823 residents and 878 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Lewis County.
20.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,161 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,823 (±657)
- Housing units
- 878 (±267)
- Households that rent
- 20.6%
- Median gross rent
- $1,161
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −31.5%
What stands out in Fords Prairie
Renters paying 30% or more of income: 88.2% (±30.1 points) in Fords Prairie, higher than in Lewis County (50.1%).
Working from home: 2.4% (±3.6 points) in Fords Prairie, lower than in Lewis County (9.7%).
Average commute: 18.8 minutes (±5.1) in Fords Prairie, lower than in Lewis County (28.5 minutes).
Housing in Fords Prairie at a glance
- Median rent: $1,161 median gross rent a month
- Rent burden: 88.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 20.6% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $55,608 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $368,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,022 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,080 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 2.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 61.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 62.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 87.7% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 18.8 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −31.5% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 30.4% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 3.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Fords Prairie against Lewis County, its state and the nation
| Fords Prairie | Lewis County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,823 (±657) | 85,154 (exact) | 7,816,116 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 878 (±267) | 36,512 (±62) | 3,306,620 (±517) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 20.6% (±11.7 points) | 24.2% (±1.5 points) | 36.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,161 (±$93) | $1,097 (±$45) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $55,608 (±$29,180) | $74,796 (±$3,695) | $98,141 (±$414) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $368,000 (±$26,781) | $385,800 (±$7,962) | $564,600 (±$1,940) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,080 (±$1,032) | $2,581 (±$81) | $4,556 (±$16) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 62.6% (±22.2 points) | 50.0% (±2.6 points) | 43.4% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 18.8 minutes (±5.1) | 28.5 minutes (±1.3) | 26.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 93.7% (±6.7 points) | 87.9% (±1.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 47.2 years (±19.4) | 42.2 years (±0.4) | 38.3 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Fords Prairie covers 3.7 square miles of land, about 489 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Fords Prairie has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,662 (±525) | 1,823 (±657) | −31.5% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 889 (±133) | 878 (±267) | −1.2% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $875 (±$311) | $1,161 (±$93) | +32.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $213,600 (±$23,249) | $368,000 (±$26,781) | +72.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $72,394 (±$11,060) | $55,608 (±$29,180) | −23.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,286 (±$255) | $2,022 (±$253) | +57.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,379 (±$293) | $3,080 (±$1,032) | +29.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 14.1% (±11.6 points) | 20.6% (±11.7 points) | +6.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±25.8 points) | 0.0% (±20.0 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Lewis County
Fords Prairie has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Lewis County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lewis County recorded 187 violent and 1,189 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
Places near Fords Prairie
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia | 2.4 mi | $1,084 | $318,200 | 40.0% |
| Grand Mound | 3.6 mi | $1,426 | $411,400 | 26.4% |
| Rochester | 5.7 mi | $1,161 | $445,300 | 13.6% |
| Chehalis | 6.1 mi | $1,102 | $372,900 | 47.2% |
| Bucoda | 7.1 mi | $1,338 | $270,000 | 24.7% |
| Tenino | 9.9 mi | $1,400 | $369,000 | 24.0% |
| Napavine | 12 mi | $1,649 | $419,100 | 10.1% |
| Oakville | 13 mi | $1,139 | $230,800 | 14.4% |
Places in Washington most like Fords Prairie
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles East | $1,081 | $347,600 | $68,241 | 12.9% |
| Toledo | $1,117 | $333,700 | $47,292 | 29.5% |
| Cathlamet | $913 | $387,500 | $70,250 | 28.9% |
| Rock Island | $1,143 | $273,500 | $69,861 | 16.7% |
| Asotin | $1,224 | $297,200 | $77,083 | 22.7% |
| Connell | $1,011 | $313,600 | $77,721 | 26.6% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Washington.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Fords Prairie, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $999 | $1,097 | $1,435 | $1,870 | $2,177 |
HUD income limits for Fords Prairie, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,900 | $36,500 | $58,350 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,700 | $66,700 |
| 3 people | $28,150 | $46,900 | $75,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,100 | $83,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,300 | $90,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,450 | $96,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,650 | $103,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,800 | $110,050 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Lewis County, WA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $107,300.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Fords Prairie is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Fords Prairie
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Fords Prairie beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Fords Prairie, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Fords Prairie, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Fords Prairie
What is the average rent in Fords Prairie, WA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Fords Prairie is $1,161 (±$93) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
Are renters in Fords Prairie rent-burdened?
88.2% of renting households in Fords Prairie pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Fords Prairie, WA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $368,000 (±$26,781) for owner-occupied homes in Fords Prairie (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Fords Prairie?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Fords Prairie, WA is $2,022 (±$253) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Fords Prairie?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fords Prairie, WA is $3,080 (±$1,032) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Fords Prairie?
Fords Prairie, WA has an estimated 878 (±267) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Fords Prairie growing?
In Fords Prairie, the number of residents went from 2,662 in 2015–2019 to 1,823 in 2020–2024 (−31.5%), not a measurable change.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords Prairie CDP, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords Prairie CDP, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords Prairie CDP, Washington
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords Prairie CDP, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords Prairie CDP, Washington
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords Prairie CDP, Washington
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fords Prairie CDP, Washington
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Lewis County, WA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lewis County, WA
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fords Prairie CDP, Washington (place:24565, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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.
Figures last updated on .