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PALOUSE, WA 99161

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Whitman County
Buyer's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
8
⇧ 60% vs 5 last year
Pending
2
25% pending ratio
Median Price
$317,000
⇩ 8.4% vs $346,250 last year
Average Price
$307,800
⇩ 12.4% vs $351,375 last year
Days on Market
229
⇧ 63.6% vs 140 days last year

Market Context

Population: 1,366  ·  Density: 6.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $89,167

Typical home value: $281,996  ·  Homeownership: 85.0%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The PALOUSE, WA real estate market (99161) currently shows 8 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 229 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 229 days on market compared to 140 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 8.4% year-over-year, from $346,250 to $317,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 8 this year vs 5 last year
  • Days on market: 229 now vs 140 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $317,000 (-8.4% YoY)
  • Average: $307,800 (-12.4% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 29.9 miles — 140 listings ($78,410,706 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
99161Palouse, WA 991610.0 mi8$2,462,400$317,000$307,800
83872Viola, ID 838727.9 mi4$3,750,000$937,500$937,500
99163Pullman, WA 9916312.2 mi57$28,808,256$444,000$505,408
99128Farmington, WA 9912814.4 mi2$990,000$495,000$495,000
83843Moscow, ID 8384314.9 mi44$24,984,916$525,000$567,839
83824Desmet, ID 8382417.2 mi1$799,000$799,000$799,000
99176Thornton, WA 9917619.0 mi1$335,000$335,000$335,000
83870Tensed, ID 8387021.3 mi1$429,950$429,950$429,950
83834Harvard, ID 8383422.3 mi1$655,000$655,000$655,000
83832Genesee, ID 8383226.0 mi4$2,404,000$609,500$601,000
99149Malden, WA 9914927.7 mi1$360,000$360,000$360,000
99171Saint John, WA 9917128.3 mi4$1,378,000$367,000$344,500
83851Plummer, ID 8385129.9 mi12$11,054,184$675,000$921,182

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PALOUSE, WA 99161?

As of January 2026, there are 8 active listings in PALOUSE, WA (zip code 99161), compared to 5 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PALOUSE, WA 99161?

The median listing price in PALOUSE, WA 99161 is $317,000 as of January 2026, a 8.4% decrease from $346,250 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in PALOUSE, WA?

Homes in PALOUSE, WA 99161 spend an average of 229 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 140 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PALOUSE, WA 99161?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, PALOUSE, WA 99161 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 3 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 229 days on market compared to 140 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in PALOUSE, WA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in PALOUSE, WA 99161 save an estimated $6,340 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $317,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.