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Seattle, WA — ZIP 98177

Population: 21,090 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98177 (Seattle, WA) is $1.13M — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.12M after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,688/month. 3 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 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.13M

Median home value

-1.2%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.13M
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+12.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.19M
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
$1.12M
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$553
1-year sale-price change
-7.6%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
83
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
101.7%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
-1.3%
Days to pending
25 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,688/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,200/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,270/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,650/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,470/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,080/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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
School districts serving the area
Seattle School District No. 1, Shoreline School District
Schools include
Viewlands Elementary School, Albert Einstein Middle School, Melvin G Syre Elementary

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)
avalanche: Very High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
Nearest Superfund site
Wyckoff Co./Eagle Harbor (10.6 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
38.4 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
145
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
705
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
92,402
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
75,256

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (10 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
28
Nearest airport
Thompson Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) (12 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 (3.5 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
1,960
Housing built before 1970
70.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.4%
Median annual property tax
$8,806
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
89.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,282,761
Average weekly wage
$2,389
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,030

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

How it compares

ZIP 98177State medianUS median
Median home value$1.13M$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$1.12M$510,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$3,688/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,806$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 98177?
$1.13M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98177?
$1.12M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98177?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98177?
Typical rent: $3,688/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98177?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is ZIP 98177 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98177?
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 98177?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98177?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98177?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98177 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98177?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98177?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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