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Sedro woolley, WA — ZIP 98284

Population: 27,835 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98284 (Sedro woolley, WA) is $529,985 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $485,140 after a median 160 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,982/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, icestorm, volcanicactivity the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$529,985

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

160

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$529,985
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+16.4%
10-year appreciation
+113.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$535,212
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
$485,140
Median list price
$435,000
Median price per sqft
$299
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
160 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
91
Sale-to-list ratio
99.8%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,982/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/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
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Schools include
Central Elementary School, Cascade Middle School, Evergreen Elementary School, Mary Purcell Elementary School, Samish Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, iceStorm, volcanicActivity, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oeser Co (23.2 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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 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)
30
Days with Good air quality
336
Days with Moderate air quality
29
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,302
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,647

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (34 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, San Juan Island National Historical Park, North Cascades National Park
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Acme Field (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bellingham International Airport (BLI) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PEACEHEALTH UNITED GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+293 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
25.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,446
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
77.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,441
Average weekly wage
$1,111
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
265

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

How it compares

ZIP 98284State medianUS median
Median home value$529,985$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$485,140$510,000$325,000
Median days on market160 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,982/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,446$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 98284?
$529,985.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98284?
$485,140.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98284?
Median days on market: 160 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98284?
Typical rent: $1,982/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98284?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, iceStorm, volcanicActivity, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 98284 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98284?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98284?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98284?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98284?
9 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98284 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98284?
Good. Median AQI: 30. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98284?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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