Median household income: $108,203; value-to-income ratio 3.89. Minnehaha ranks 102 by home value and 113 by population among 131 places in our WA dataset.
What does a first-time buyer loan cost on a typical Minnehaha home?
| Item | Minnehaha |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $421,200 |
| Washington median home value | $519,800 |
| Down payment (3%) | $12,636 |
| Loan amount | $408,564 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $3,335 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $143,000 / $112,000 |
| Clark County 2026 conforming limit (1 unit) | $832,750 |
| Max purchase price at the limit | $858,000 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Washington's 0.84% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,232/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and an estimated 0.5% PMI.
What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Minnehaha?
Minnehaha is in Clark County. Conventional 3%-down loans go up to the $832,750 conforming limit (price ≈ $858,000); FHA loans go up to $701,500.
The Minnehaha median home value of $421,200 is 19% below the Washington median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Minnehaha buyers use?
No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- Fannie Mae Selling Guide
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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