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Chelan, WA — ZIP 98816

Population: 7,752 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98816 (Chelan, WA) is $524,444 — down 7.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $674,869 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,238/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$524,444

Median home value

-7.7%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$524,444
1-year appreciation
-7.7%
3-year appreciation
-13.6%
5-year appreciation
-6.6%
10-year appreciation
+35.3%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$634,597
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
$674,869
Median list price
$842,500
Median price per sqft
$450
1-year sale-price change
+26.1%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
28
For-sale inventory
143
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
120
1-year forecast
-1.0%
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,238/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
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Chelan Middle School, Holden Village Community School, Morgen Owings Elementary School, Lake Chelan Preschool, Chelan High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, wildfire, coldWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.0%
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
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
280
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
266

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,690
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
821

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Pianosa Flying Farm Ultralight Flightpark (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LAKE CHELAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 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
31.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,174
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
38,337
Average weekly wage
$974
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
332

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

How it compares

ZIP 98816State medianUS median
Median home value$524,444$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$674,869$510,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,238/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,174$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 98816?
$524,444.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98816?
$674,869.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98816?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98816?
Typical rent: $2,238/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98816?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, wildfire, coldWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 98816 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98816?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98816?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98816?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98816?
6 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98816 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98816?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98816?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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