Washington cap rate
The cap rate in Washington is 3.6%, ranking #1,375 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Updated monthly and free to explore.
Cap rate
3.6%
Ranks #1,375 of 3,071 U.S. counties, in the top 45%.
- vs. national median3.4%Washington is higher than the U.S. median
- vs. New York median3.2%Washington is higher than the New York median
What cap rate means
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.
Washington cap rate: common questions
What is the cap rate in Washington?
The cap rate in Washington is 3.6%, which ranks #1,375 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Curb Report updates this monthly and it is free to view.
Is the cap rate in Washington above or below the national average?
Washington is higher than the U.S. median of 3.4%, putting it in the top 45% of U.S. counties.
How does Washington compare with the rest of New York?
Washington is higher than the New York median of 3.2%.
What does cap rate mean?
Capitalization rate estimates the annual return on a rental property before financing: gross rent divided by purchase price. Higher cap rates mean stronger cash flow relative to price, which investors weigh against appreciation potential and risk. We estimate it from local rents and home values; verify against an actual listing before underwriting a deal.