Is Deming, WA 98244 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Buyer’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Deming is a buyer’s market. With about 10.1 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.

Competition score21/ 100

More competitive than 15% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #285 of 296 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending July 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply10.1Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list0%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.5%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market42Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$394▼ −10.9% vs. last year

The Deming housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Deming, WA 98244 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 10.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 12 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 6%, homes sold more slowly (31 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $563,756. Overall, Deming is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Whatcom County, homes here sell more slowly than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.

Nearby, Acme 98220 (100% sold over asking) and Nooksack 98276 (57% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Acme 98220 $219 /sq ftBellingham 98225Seller’s market $458 /sq ftBellingham 98226Seller’s market $376 /sq ftBellingham 98229Seller’s market $390 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Deming real estate

Is Deming a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A buyer’s market: there were 10.1 months of supply in Deming, WA 98244 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Deming?

The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Deming sell over asking?

0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.5% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Deming?

About 0.70% of a home’s value a year in Whatcom County, or roughly $2,800 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Deming?

The median sale price was $563,756 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $394 per square foot.

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