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Woodway, WA — ZIP 98020

Population: 19,551 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98020 (Woodway, WA) is $1.16M — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $950,224 after a median 16 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,308/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, landslide, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.16M

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.16M
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+100.0%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$1.17M
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$950,224
Median list price
$869,879
Median price per sqft
$678
1-year sale-price change
+26.7%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
87
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
-0.8%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
40

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,308/mo
1-year rent change
+8.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,970/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,380/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,110/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,660/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)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Chase Lake Elementary, Scriber Lake High School, Lynndale Elementary, Sherwood Elementary, Westgate Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Undersea Warfare Station (4 Areas) (13.7 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
38.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
585
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
64,679
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,035

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Thompson Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EVERETT, SWEDISH MEDICAL CENTER / CHERRY HILL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+260 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
47.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.1%
Median annual property tax
$7,121
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
85.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
252,568
Average weekly wage
$1,508
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,318

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

How it compares

ZIP 98020State medianUS median
Median home value$1.16M$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$950,224$510,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,308/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,121$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 98020?
$1.16M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98020?
$950,224.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98020?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98020?
Typical rent: $2,308/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98020?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave.
Is ZIP 98020 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98020?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98020?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98020?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98020?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98020 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98020?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98020?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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