La Center, WA 98629 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

La Center, WA—98629

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$651,000

0.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$109,000

20.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

20.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-0.3%

Median Rent

$2,400

22.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,460

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,750

14.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,400

45.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — La Center, WA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in La Center, WA is $651,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.4%. This indicates that home prices in La Center, WA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.3%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$651,000	0.4%
Single Family	$651,000	0.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — La Center, WA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in La Center, WA is $2,420, with a year-over-year rent change of -22.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in La Center, WA is 1-bedrooms: $1,460, 2-bedrooms: $1,750, 3-bedrooms: $2,410, 4-bedrooms: $2,980. The most common rental property sizes in La Center, WA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 49.6% and 41.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,400	$2,420
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,460	$1,460
2 Bed Rent	$1,750	$1,750
3 Bed Rent	$2,400	$2,410
4 Bed Rent	$3,150	$2,980

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% of Rental Stock

2 Bedrooms

41.8%

3 Bedrooms

49.6%

4 Bedrooms

8.6%

Property Listings — La Center, WA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in La Center, WA is 88. This is a increase of 34.0% 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 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$700,000	7.0%
Listing Count	63	4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	4.0%
Days on Market	61	20.0%

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Demographics — La Center, WA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, La Center, WA has a population of 9,050, which has increased by 4.2% over the past 5 years. La Center, WA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 28.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	9,050	4.2%
% Under 18	22.8%	-10.9%
% Seniors	18.9%	0.0%
% WFH	14.9%	75.3%
% w/ College Degree	28.0%	16.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, La Center, WA is a predominantly white area, with 86.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in La Center, WA is asian, making up 6.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.5% of the population in La Center, WA, and this percentage has increased by 66.7% 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	86.4%	-4.7%
% Black	0.0%	-100.0%
% Hispanic	4.5%	32.4%
% Asian	6.1%	205.0%
% Foreign Born	5.5%	66.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — La Center, WA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 295 mortgage originations in La Center, WA, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 54.0%, with 23.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in La Center, 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	295
% Conventional Loans	82.0%
% Government Loans	18.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — La Center, WA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in La Center, WA under the Section 8 program is 1.9%. 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 La Center, 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	9
Total Units Section 8	9
% Rentals under Section 8	1.9%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$620	$1,460	$2,080
2 Bedroom	$620	$1,750	$2,370
3 Bedroom	$850	$2,400	$3,250
4 Bedroom	$670	$3,150	$3,820

La Center, WA—98629

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — La Center, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — La Center, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — La Center, WA

Demographics — La Center, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — La Center, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — La Center, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — La Center, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

La Center, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.7
Median Home Price	$651,000
Median Household Income	$109,000

La Center, WA—98629

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — La Center, WA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — La Center, WA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — La Center, WA

Demographics — La Center, WA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — La Center, WA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — La Center, WA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — La Center, WA

Home Price to Income Ratio

La Center, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Woodland, WA

Ridgefield, WA

Battle Ground, WA

Salmon Creek, Vancouver, WA

Felida, Vancouver, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

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