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ZIP 98077

Population: 14,109 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 98077 is $1.45M — down 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.50M after a median 19 days on market. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.45M

Typical home value

-3.2%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.45M
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+19.5%
10-year appreciation
+105.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.57M

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.50M
Median list price
$1.60M
Median price per sqft
$541
1-year sale-price change
+7.1%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

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
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lake Washington School District, Northshore School District
Schools include
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary, Cottage Lake Elementary, Bear Creek Elementary, East Ridge Elementary, Timbercrest Middle 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
8
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Quendall Terminals (16.5 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
62.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.5 in
Annual snowfall
18.0 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
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,216
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
46,310

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (16 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
20
Nearest airport
Kyles Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
34
Hospitals include
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL, VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.2 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
1986
Housing built before 1970
11.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.4%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
93.3%

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

How it compares

ZIP 98077State medianUS median
Typical home value$1.45M—$288,527
Median sale price$1.50M—$325,000
Median days on market19 days—51 days
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 98077?
$1.45M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98077?
$1.50M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98077?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98077?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,549/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
Is ZIP 98077 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 98077. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 98077?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98077?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 98077 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98077?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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