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Toutle, WA — ZIP 98649

Population: 929 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98649 (Toutle, WA) is $512,020 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $421,000 after a median 102 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with volcanicactivity, coldwave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$512,020

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$512,020
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+24.6%
10-year appreciation
+139.4%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$512,270
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
$421,000
Median list price
$795,000
Median price per sqft
$399
1-year sale-price change
-45.7%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
-0.8%

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

Rents

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Toutle Lake High School, Toutle Lake Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
volcanicActivity, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.7%
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)

Annual precipitation
68.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
22
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Highest AQI recorded (year)
89

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
569
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,062

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (48 mi)
National parks include
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Ed Carlson Memorial Field South Lewis County Airport (TDO) (17 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER, ARBOR HEALTH MORTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+538 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
27.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,057
Households with broadband internet
33.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,649
Average weekly wage
$1,234
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
297

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

How it compares

ZIP 98649State medianUS median
Median home value$512,020$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$421,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,057$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 98649?
$512,020.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98649?
$421,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98649?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98649?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,680/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98649?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: volcanicActivity, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98649?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98649?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98649?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98649?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98649 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98649?
Good. Median AQI: 22. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98649?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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