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Rock Island, WA Housing Market
The typical home in Rock Island, WA is worth $442,599, rose 6.7% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $390,950, -1.0% year over year (through May 2026). With 3.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 61 days, Rock Island is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $442,599 home is about $2,363/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Rock Island, WA
Typical home value
$442,599
+6.7% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$390,950
-1.0% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
61
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
6
3.0 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$55,114
Home costs 8.0x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
90.2%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Rock Island a buyer's or seller's market?
Rock Island, WA is a leaning buyer's, based on 3.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 61 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Rock Island housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Rock Island, WA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $390,950 |
| Median list price | $449,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | -1.0% |
| Median price per sq ft | $284/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 61 days |
| Active inventory | 6 listings |
| Months of supply | 3.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 90.2% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| New listings (that month) | 2 |
| Listings with a price cut | 16.7% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Rock Island is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Rock Island is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Rock Island home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Rock Island, WA fell 8.5%, from $427,250 to $390,950. The live Zillow value series has rose 6.7% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 16.7% of Rock Island listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 3.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 90.2%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Rock Island?
Priced off the typical home value of $442,599 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $88,520 | $354,079 | $2,363/mo |
| 5% | $22,130 | $420,469 | $2,806/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $2,363, that implies roughly $101,264 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Rock Island earns $55,114, about $46,150 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the typical home value to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 8.0x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rock Island?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Rock Island, WA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Rock Island?
Active listings in Rock Island, WA went from 1 in January 2025 to 6 in May 2026, a +500.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 1 | 2 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 3 | 3 |
| August 2025 | 4 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 6 | 5 |
| November 2025 | 4 | not published |
| December 2025 | 3 | not published |
| February 2026 | 4 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 6 | 3 |
| May 2026 | 6 | 2 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Rock Island compare to Washington and the U.S.?
Rock Island homes sell for $390,950 — 40% below the Washington median of $651,800. Against the national median of $410,700, Rock Island runs 5% lower. Year-over-year, Rock Island moved -1.0% against Washington's -0.2% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island, WA | $390,950 | -1.0% | 61 days |
| Washington statewide | $651,800 | -0.2% | 19 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Rock Island
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 3.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 16.7%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $443 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $442,599 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Rock Island listing goes under contract in 61 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 90.2% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- In the last published month Rock Island added 2 new listings against 2 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
- Your equity moved +6.7% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Rock Island varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Rock Island
There are currently 6 homes listed for sale in Rock Island, Washington. The median listing price is $450K.
Active listings
6
Homes on market
Median list price
$450K
Avg. days on market
61
Days until sale
New this week
2
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in Rock Island by property type?
How the Rock Island, WA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $390,950 | $284/sq ft | 2 | 61 days |
Who lives in Rock Island?
American Community Survey estimates for Rock Island. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
1,142
Households
407
Median income
$55,114/yr
Median age
36.4 years
Owner-occupied
84.0%
Median home value
$255,500
Median gross rent
$1,094/mo
Mean commute
22.9 min
84.0% of occupied homes in Rock Island are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market. The Census self-reported median home value is $255,500 against Zillow's $442,599 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Rock Island?
1 schools tracked · 308 students
The largest public schools serving Rock Island, WA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Rock Island Elementary
Grades K-6 · 308 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Rock Island, WA?
Ordered by distance from Rock Island, not by size. Compare Rock Island side by side with any of them.
Rock Island housing market FAQ
Is Rock Island a buyer's or seller's market?
Rock Island, WA is currently a leaning buyer's. That read comes from 3.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 61 days, and sellers getting 90.2% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Rock Island?
The typical home in Rock Island, WA is worth $442,599 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $390,950, about $284 per square foot.
Is Rock Island cheaper than the rest of Washington?
Rock Island's median sale price of $390,950 is 40% lower than the Washington statewide median of $651,800, and 5% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Rock Island?
Homes in Rock Island, WA spent a median of 61 days on market before going under contract, versus 19 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Rock Island?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $442,599 home is about $2,363 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $101,264 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $55,114.
Are home prices rising in Rock Island?
The typical home value in Rock Island, WA rose 6.7% over the last 12 months, from $414,740 to $442,599 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Rock Island?
Rock Island ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Rock Island?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Rock Island, WA is a leaning buyer's with 3.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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