Lincoln County, Washington has a 2026 one-unit conforming loan limit of $832,750, which is 2.8 times the county's median home value of $292,800, so a typical home there can be financed with a conforming (non-jumbo) loan; median household income is $71,512 (FHFA; Census ACS 2020โ2024).
Data as of 2026. Source: FHFA 2026 conforming loan limits; U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020โ2024
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 1-unit limit (2026) | $832,750 |
| 2-unit limit | $1,066,250 |
| 3-unit limit | $1,288,800 |
| 4-unit limit | $1,601,750 |
| Median home value (ACS 2020โ24) | $292,800 |
| Washington median home value | $564,600 |
| Limit รท median home value | 2.84ร |
| Median household income | $71,512 |
| Median home value รท income | 4.1ร |
| Population | 11,489 |
| Median property tax paid (owners) | $1,744 |
| Effective property tax rate (approx.) | 0.60% |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.4% |
| Home value rank in Washington | 35 of 39 counties |
| Neighbor: Adams County, WA | limit $832,750; median home $273,300 |
| Neighbor: Ferry County, WA | limit $832,750; median home $283,400 |
| Neighbor: Grant County, WA | limit $832,750; median home $299,500 |
| Neighbor: Okanogan County, WA | limit $832,750; median home $299,800 |
| Neighbor: Spokane County, WA | limit $832,750; median home $410,700 |
| Neighbor: Stevens County, WA | limit $832,750; median home $350,600 |
| Neighbor: Whitman County, WA | limit $832,750; median home $359,600 |
Across Washington's 39 counties, FHFA's 2026 one-unit limits range from $832,750 to $1,063,750, with 3 high-cost counties. Lincoln County's median home value is 48% below the state median of $564,600 (rank 35 of 39). Among its 7 neighboring counties, Spokane County has the highest median home value ($410,700) and Adams County the lowest ($273,300); all share the same loan limit. Owners pay a median $1,744 a year in property tax, an effective rate of about 0.60% of home value.
County data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020โ2024 (tables B25077, B19013, B01003, B25103, B25003). Neighbors: Census county adjacency file.
Frequently asked questions
What is the conforming loan limit in Lincoln County, Washington?
Lincoln County, Washington has a 2026 one-unit conforming loan limit of $832,750, which is 2.8 times the county's median home value of $292,800, so a typical home there can be financed with a conforming (non-jumbo) loan; median household income is $71,512 (FHFA; Census ACS 2020โ2024).
What is the median home value in Lincoln County, Washington?
The median owner-occupied home value in Lincoln County is $292,800 (ACS 2020โ2024), versus $564,600 statewide.
Do I need a jumbo loan in Lincoln County?
Only if your loan amount exceeds $832,750 for a one-unit home; the county median home value is $292,800, so the cap is 2.84 times the typical home value.
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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