Clark County Real Estate Market Snapshot May-June 2026

What’s Happening Right Now?

Clark County’s housing market is not frozen — it is active, but more balanced than the market buyers and sellers experienced during the peak pandemic years. Prices remain strong, inventory is improving, and buyers have more choices, but well-priced homes are still selling.

Key Market Numbers

Median Sale Price: $573,281
Up 2.1% year over year

Homes Sold: 617
Up 11.4% year over year

Median Days on Market: 28 days
Up from 19 days last year

Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 99.8%
Homes are selling very close to asking price on average

Homes Selling Above List Price: 31.6%
About 1 in 3 homes are still selling over asking

Homes with Price Drops: 23.6%
Nearly 1 in 4 listings are adjusting price

Median Listing Price: About $615,500
Asking prices are running higher than closed-sale prices

Homes for Sale: About 3,100
Inventory is up compared to last year

What the Numbers Mean

Clark County is showing signs of a more normal market. More homes are available, and buyers are taking longer to make decisions. At the same time, prices are not collapsing. The median sale price is still up slightly from last year, and homes are still selling very close to asking price.

The biggest change is buyer selectivity. Buyers are comparing more homes, watching monthly payments closely, and expecting homes to be priced correctly. Sellers who price too high may need reductions, while sellers who price accurately can still attract strong activity.

What This Means for Sellers

This is still a good market for sellers, but strategy matters. The data shows that homes are selling near list price, but almost one-quarter of listings are seeing price drops. That means the first price is important.

Sellers should focus on:

• Pricing based on current comparable sales, not last year’s peak expectations
• Strong online presentation
• Clean, move-in-ready condition
• Being prepared to negotiate on repairs, closing costs, or timing

The best-positioned homes can still sell quickly and may still attract multiple buyers.

What This Means for Buyers

Buyers have more opportunity than they had in the most competitive market. Inventory is higher, days on market are longer, and price reductions are more common.

That does not mean buyers can ignore well-priced homes. About one-third of homes are still selling above list price, which means the best homes in the best locations are still competitive.

Buyers should focus on:

• Being fully pre-approved
• Knowing their monthly payment comfort zone
• Watching price reductions
• Comparing neighborhoods carefully
• Moving quickly when the right home is priced correctly

Bottom Line

Clark County is moving toward a more balanced market. Sellers still have strong equity and pricing power, but buyers have more choices and more negotiating room than they did a few years ago.

The market is not one-size-fits-all. Vancouver, Camas, Ridgefield, Battle Ground, Washougal, Hazel Dell, Salmon Creek, and other Clark County areas can all perform differently depending on price range, condition, and inventory.

Real estate is local — and in this market, the right strategy matters.