Gold Bar, WA 98251 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Gold Bar, WA—98251

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$464,000

1.8% YoY Growth

Household Income

$78,500

11.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

53.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.2%

Median Rent

$2,740

22.7% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,900

N/A

Home Price Trends — Gold Bar, WA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Gold Bar, WA is $464,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.8%. This indicates that home prices in Gold Bar, WA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$464,000	1.8%
Single Family	$465,000	1.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Gold Bar, WA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Gold Bar, WA is $2,760, with a year-over-year rent change of 22.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Gold Bar, WA is 3-bedrooms: $2,900, 4-bedrooms: $2,710. The most common rental property sizes in Gold Bar, WA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 42.6% and 36.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,740	$2,760
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$2,900	$2,900
4 Bed Rent	$2,740	$2,710

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

7.0%

1 Bedroom

1.1%

2 Bedrooms

36.3%

3 Bedrooms

42.6%

4 Bedrooms

13.0%

Property Listings — Gold Bar, WA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Gold Bar, WA is 74. This is a increase of 38.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 13.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$515,000	-6.0%
Listing Count	24	56.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	56.0%
Days on Market	80	53.0%

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Demographics — Gold Bar, WA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gold Bar, WA has a population of 4,780, which has increased by 24.3% over the past 5 years. Gold Bar, WA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 16.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	4,780	24.3%
% Under 18	23.1%	49.0%
% Seniors	12.9%	-12.8%
% WFH	11.2%	111.3%
% w/ College Degree	16.2%	-5.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Gold Bar, WA is a predominantly white area, with 71.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 22.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Gold Bar, WA is hispanic, making up 15.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.3% of the population in Gold Bar, WA, and this percentage has increased by 138.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	71.6%	-22.1%
% Black	1.0%	∞%
% Hispanic	15.2%	280.0%
% Asian	0.9%	800.0%
% Foreign Born	9.3%	138.5%

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Mortgage and Risk — Gold Bar, WA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 210 mortgage originations in Gold Bar, WA, of which 59.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 68.0%, with 48.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Gold Bar, WA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	210
% Conventional Loans	59.0%
% Government Loans	41.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Gold Bar, WA

Gold Bar, WA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	3
Total Units Section 8	3
% Rentals under Section 8	1.4%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,050
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$2,390
3 Bedroom	$260	$2,900	$3,160
4 Bedroom	$940	$2,740	$3,680

Gold Bar, WA—98251

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Gold Bar, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Gold Bar, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Gold Bar, WA

Demographics — Gold Bar, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Gold Bar, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Gold Bar, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Gold Bar, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Gold Bar, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Galena

Baring

Sultan, WA

Granite Falls, WA

Skykomish

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.3
Median Home Price	$464,000
Median Household Income	$78,500

Gold Bar, WA—98251

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Gold Bar, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Gold Bar, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Gold Bar, WA

Demographics — Gold Bar, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Gold Bar, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Gold Bar, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Gold Bar, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Gold Bar, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Galena

Baring

Sultan, WA

Granite Falls, WA

Skykomish

Frequently Asked Questions

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