Washington cap rate
The cap rate in Washington is 4.5%, ranking #731 of 3,071 U.S. counties. Updated monthly and free to explore.
Cap rate
4.5%
Ranks #731 of 3,071 U.S. counties, in the top 24%.
- vs. national median3.4%Washington is higher than the U.S. median
- vs. Virginia median3.9%Washington is higher than the Virginia median
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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 4.5%, which ranks #731 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 24% of U.S. counties.
How does Washington compare with the rest of Virginia?
Washington is higher than the Virginia median of 3.9%.
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.
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