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Arlington, WA — ZIP 98223

Population: 46,497 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98223 (Arlington, WA) is $658,332 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $485,000 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,209/month. 15 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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$658,332

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$658,332
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+18.6%
10-year appreciation
+105.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$670,302
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
$485,000
Median list price
$525,000
Median price per sqft
$340
1-year sale-price change
-5.8%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
156
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
60

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,209/mo
1-year rent change
+4.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,940/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,260/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,960/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,480/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
15
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Arlington School District, Everett School District, Lakewood School District
Schools include
Arlington High School, Post Middle School, Kent Prairie Elementary, Presidents Elementary, Weston High School

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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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
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
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.8 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)

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
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
798
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,269
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,662

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (34 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Williams Airpatch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Arlington Municipal Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.1 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
1,995
Housing built before 1970
14.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,311
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

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 98223State medianUS median
Median home value$658,332$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$485,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,209/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,311$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 98223?
$658,332.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98223?
$485,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98223?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98223?
Typical rent: $2,209/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98223?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave.
Is ZIP 98223 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98223?
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 98223?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98223?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98223?
15 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98223 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98223?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98223?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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