Stanwood, WA 98292 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Stanwood, WA—98292

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$697,000

1.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$101,000

29.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

44.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

0.5%

Median Rent

$2,000

5.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,800

36.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,600

14.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,700

0.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Stanwood, WA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Stanwood, WA is $697,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.6%. This indicates that home prices in Stanwood, WA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$697,000	1.6%
Single Family	$703,000	1.4%
Condos	$431,000	2.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Stanwood, WA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Stanwood, WA is $2,110, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Stanwood, WA is studios: $1,480, 1-bedrooms: $1,550, 2-bedrooms: $1,770, 3-bedrooms: $2,760, 4-bedrooms: $3,500. The most common rental property sizes in Stanwood, WA are 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 33.0% and 28.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,000	$2,110
Studio Rent	$1,500	$1,480
1 Bed Rent	$1,800	$1,550
2 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,770
3 Bed Rent	$2,700	$2,760
4 Bed Rent	$3,500	$3,500

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.0%

1 Bedroom

33.0%

2 Bedrooms

21.8%

3 Bedrooms

28.2%

4 Bedrooms

10.0%

5+ Bedrooms

4.9%

Property Listings — Stanwood, WA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Stanwood, WA is 64. This is a increase of 25.0% 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 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$825,000	3.0%
Listing Count	74	75.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	75.0%
Days on Market	64	44.0%

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Demographics — Stanwood, WA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stanwood, WA has a population of 26,700, which has increased by 18.5% over the past 5 years. Stanwood, WA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	26,700	18.5%
% Under 18	23.8%	9.2%
% Seniors	20.2%	12.8%
% WFH	11.9%	190.2%
% w/ College Degree	25.4%	11.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stanwood, WA is a predominantly white area, with 82.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Stanwood, WA is hispanic, making up 8.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.7% of the population in Stanwood, WA, and this percentage has increased by 2.8% 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	82.6%	-6.0%
% Black	0.2%	-77.8%
% Hispanic	8.5%	57.4%
% Asian	1.5%	0.0%
% Foreign Born	3.7%	2.8%

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Mortgage and Risk — Stanwood, WA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 513 mortgage originations in Stanwood, WA, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 52.0%, with 21.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Stanwood, WA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	513
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Stanwood, WA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Stanwood, WA under the Section 8 program is 4.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Stanwood, WA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	131
Total Units Section 8	88
% Rentals under Section 8	4.9%
% Occupied Section 8	89.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$250	$1,800	$2,050
2 Bedroom	$790	$1,600	$2,390
3 Bedroom	$460	$2,700	$3,160
4 Bedroom	$180	$3,500	$3,680

Stanwood, WA—98292

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Stanwood, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Stanwood, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Stanwood, WA

Demographics — Stanwood, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Stanwood, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Stanwood, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Stanwood, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Stanwood, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	6.3
Median Home Price	$697,000
Median Household Income	$101,000

Stanwood, WA—98292

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Stanwood, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Stanwood, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Stanwood, WA

Demographics — Stanwood, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Stanwood, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Stanwood, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Stanwood, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Stanwood, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Marysville, WA

Driftwood Shores, WA

Mount Vernon, WA

Mount Vernon, WA

Marysville, WA

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