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Marysville, WA — ZIP 98270

Population: 55,049 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98270 (Marysville, WA) is $640,205 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $593,310 after a median 36 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,974/month. 13 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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$640,205

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$640,205
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+108.1%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$655,287
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
$593,310
Median list price
$584,450
Median price per sqft
$349
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
155
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
31
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
23 days
New listings (monthly)
68

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,974/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,850/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,320/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
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Schools include
Cascade Elementary, Liberty Elementary, Totem Middle School, Marysville Middle School, Pinewood 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
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
52.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.1 in
Annual snowfall
16.5 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
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
983
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
25,455
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
35,417

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (27 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
25
Nearest airport
Heineck Farm Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Arlington Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EVERETT, SWEDISH EDMONDS HOSPITAL, CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 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
1,992
Housing built before 1970
20.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,248
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
85.5%

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 98270State medianUS median
Median home value$640,205$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$593,310$510,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,974/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,248$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 98270?
$640,205.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98270?
$593,310.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98270?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98270?
Typical rent: $2,974/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98270?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave.
Is ZIP 98270 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98270?
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 98270?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98270?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98270?
13 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98270 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98270?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98270?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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