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ZIP 98074

Population: 30,761 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 98074 is $1.50M — down 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.55M after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,601/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.50M

Typical home value

-5.9%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.50M
1-year appreciation
-5.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.9%
5-year appreciation
+17.5%
10-year appreciation
+110.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.72M

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.55M
Median list price
$1.51M
Median price per sqft
$554
1-year sale-price change
+1.1%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
89
For-sale inventory
169
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
111
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,601/mo
1-year rent change
+3.5%
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
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.3 : 1
Schools include
Eastlake High School, Margaret Mead Elementary, Samantha Smith Elementary, Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, Inglewood Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
14
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Quendall Terminals (9.6 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)

Annual precipitation
54.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
904
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,711
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,667

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (13 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Fall City Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (14 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 (3.3 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
1992
Housing built before 1970
3.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.1%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
91.8%

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

How it compares

ZIP 98074State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.50M—$288,527
Median sale price$1.55M—$325,000
Median days on market26 days—51 days
Typical rent$3,601/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001—$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 98074?
$1.50M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98074?
$1.55M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98074?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98074?
Typical rent: $3,601/month.
Is ZIP 98074 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 98074. 14 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98074?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98074?
8 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 98074 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98074?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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