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2026 New Construction Trends in SW Washington

Sunday, February 1, 2026   /   by Nate Brantley

2026 New Construction Trends in SW Washington

Inventory Report • SW Washington

New Construction Hotspots
Q1 2026 Market Analysis

Based on High School Zones (Active & Pending 2024+)

While elementary boundaries define the neighborhood, High School boundaries define the lifestyle. We analyzed the data to find where builders are investing most heavily. These are the 5 major zones driving the new home market right now.

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#5. Battle Ground High

North County
New Homes
43
Active
Avg Price
$709k
Accessible
Lifestyle
Space
Larger Lots

The Spacious Suburb. Battle Ground offers what Vancouver often cannot: elbow room. The new construction here tends to feature larger lot sizes and a more relaxed, semi-rural pace, all while maintaining a competitive price point near $700k.

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#4. Union High

East Vancouver
New Homes
46
Active
Avg Price
$840k
Premium
Lifestyle
Urban
Amenities

The Connected Corridor. The Union High boundary covers the premium Fisher's Landing area. Buyers here are paying for proximity—to the airport, to the 192nd Ave tech corridor, and to top-rated schools. It is the definition of "modern suburbia."

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#3. Prairie High

Brush Prairie
New Homes
52
Active
Avg Price
$649k
Best Value
Lifestyle
Smart
Choice

The Value Leader. With an average price of $649k, the Prairie High School boundary is the most affordable zone on our Top 5 list. Covering the growth areas of Brush Prairie and North Orchards, this is where you get the most square footage for your dollar in a new build.

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#2. Camas High

Camas
New Homes
54
Active
Avg Price
$1.07M
Luxury
Lifestyle
Elite
Schools

The Luxury Standard. Camas remains the undisputed king of luxury new construction. This volume includes several high-end developments in Washougal that feed into the Camas School District, giving buyers more options to get into this prestigious zone.

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#1. Ridgefield High

Ridgefield
New Homes
65
#1 Volume
Avg Price
$874k
High Demand
Lifestyle
Growth
Epicenter

The Growth Engine. It is no surprise that Ridgefield takes the top spot. This is the epicenter of population growth in SW Washington. From entry-level townhomes to luxury estates, if you are looking for brand new inventory, Ridgefield has the most options on the shelf today.

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