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Skykomish, WA — ZIP 98288

Population: 169 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98288 (Skykomish, WA) is $464,754 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $570,000 after a median 15 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with avalanche, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$464,754

Median home value

+7.1%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$464,754
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+108.4%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$464,754
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$570,000
Median list price
$639,475
Median price per sqft
$539
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+0.2%

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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
5.8 : 1
Schools include
Skykomish Elementary School, Skykomish High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · tsunami: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
104.5 in
Annual snowfall
186.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
484
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
393

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (49 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
8
Nearest airport
Skykomish State Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL, EVERGREENHEALTH MONROE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,092 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,533
Households with broadband internet
57.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,255,504
Average weekly wage
$2,730
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,505

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 98288State medianUS median
Median home value$464,754$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$570,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market15 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,533$3,381$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 median home value in ZIP 98288?
$464,754.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98288?
$570,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98288?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98288?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,549/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98288?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 98288 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98288?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98288?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98288?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98288?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98288 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98288?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98288?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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