Housing in Port Townsend, WA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$621,356
Port Townsend vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Port Townsend is highlighted.
Median Home Value
89th%ilemost expensive$502,500show rank
Median Rent
67th%ilemost expensive rent$1,151show rank
Rent Burden
77th%ilehighest rent burden23.0%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$502,500
Median Rent
$1,151
Total Housing Units
6,068
Vacancy Rate
9.7%
Owner Occupied
70.6%
Renter Occupied
29.4%
Median Property Tax
$3,706
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,066
Housing Types
Single Family76.8%
Multi-Family17.8%
Mobile Home5.4%
The median home value in Port Townsend, WA is $502,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Port Townsend is $621,356. The median rent is $1,151 per month (Census ACS). About 70.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1981. There are 6,068 total housing units.