Is Hoquiam, WA 98550 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Hoquiam housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Hoquiam, WA 98550 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 34 days and there were 5.5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 40 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 47%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price fell 8% to $234,898. Overall, Hoquiam is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Grays Harbor County, homes here sell faster than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Hoquiam ranks #261 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Pacific Beach 98571 (0% sold over asking) or Copalis Beach 98535 (0% sold over asking), while Montesano 98563 (58% sold over asking) and Oakville 98568 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.