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ZIP 98057

Population: 12,705 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 98057 is $552,279 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $575,000 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,188/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$552,279

Typical home value

-3.3%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$552,279
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.2%
5-year appreciation
+5.1%
10-year appreciation
+82.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$600,846

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$575,000
Median list price
$554,925
Median price per sqft
$378
1-year sale-price change
+13.9%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
31
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
-0.8%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,188/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,091/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,549/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,324/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Puget Sound Educational Service District 121, Renton School District
Schools include
Dropout Prevention and Reengagement Academy, Sartori Elementary School, Renton Remote School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Pacific Car & Foundry Co. (1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
21.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
302
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
145,291
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,202

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (10 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Renton Municipal Airport (RNT) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
35
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
35.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.5%
Median annual property tax
$5,547
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

ZIP 98057State medianUS median
Typical home value$552,279—$288,527
Median sale price$575,000—$325,000
Median days on market9 days—51 days
Typical rent$2,188/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,547—$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 98057?
$552,279.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98057?
$575,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98057?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98057?
Typical rent: $2,188/month.
Is ZIP 98057 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 98057. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98057?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Pacific Car & Foundry Co., 1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 98057?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 98057 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98057?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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