Much of Grays Harbor County's housing inventory was built in the first half of the 20th century for the owners and workers of the booming natural resource industries. As a result, the county has some of the most beautiful and architecturally distinctive homes and buildings to be found anywhere in the U.S. Because the area depended so heavily on these industries during their declining demand, the county has missed most of the "look alike" houses built during the second half of the century. In 2007, the average home price in the county was just $160,000 - a comfortable 3-bedroom home starts at about $85,000. It's no surprise, therefore, that 69% of all Grays Harbor residents own their own homes compared to 66.2% in the nation and 64.6% in the state. Yet, the county's housing vacancy rate is 17.5% (vs. 9.1% in the U.S. and 7.3% in Washington State). Grays Harbor has an excellent selection of readily available, fine quality housing for sale.

Rents in Grays Harbor County are also very reasonable. Average rents range around $900-$1200 for 4 bedroom house, $650 for a 2-3 bedroom home, $525 for a 2-Bedroom apartment and $475 for a mobile home. For cost of living and average housing prices by community, click average housing costs.