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Rental market in Port Townsend: below-average rents
Three-bedroom rents in Port Townsend run about 15% below the national average, a clear discount to the national norm. The numbers also show renters in 21.0% of homes, vacancy near 16.4%, and a population of 33,577, up 7.3% over five years. The typical home is valued near $535,000, and the median household earns about $74,048 a year, with renters spending a median 29.3% of income on rent.
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In Port Townsend, a professional property manager can take on pricing, marketing, screening, collections, and upkeep so you do not have to. About 82.0% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 16.4%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 4.5% as of July 2026. Review the managers listed and reach out for a quote.
Pricing shown is long-term residential, not short-term or vacation. Non-residential and commercial rents follow the same local direction as a rule, so the residential deviations above give you a fair read.
Frequently asked questions
How do rents in Port Townsend compare to the national average?
Versus the national average: two-bedroom -21%, three-bedroom -15%, four-bedroom -11%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.
How strong is rental demand in Port Townsend?
Roughly 21.0% of the housing is renter-occupied, and the population of 33,577 grew 7.3% over five years. Vacancy runs near 16.4%.
Is Port Townsend a good market for rental property?
Tenants have options here, so pricing and low turnover matter. Renters make up 21.0% of households and vacancy sits near 16.4%. Three-bedroom rents run about 15% below the national average.
What do homes and incomes look like in Port Townsend?
The middle of the market is about $535,000. The median household income is about $74,048, and renters spend a median 29.3% of income on rent.
Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (July 2026).
