Is Cougar, WA 98616 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Cougar is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Cougar housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Skamania County, WA

Population	192
Average income	$72,810
Owner-occupied	100% of homes
Median year built	1975

Natural hazard riskWildfire (very high), earthquakes (very high), winter storms (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 98616; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Questions about Cougar real estate

What are property taxes in Cougar?

About 0.67% of a home’s value a year in Skamania County, or roughly $2,680 on a $400,000 home.

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