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Orondo, WA — ZIP 98843

Population: 2,510 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98843 (Orondo, WA) is $696,215 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.52M after a median 23.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$696,215

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

23.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$696,215
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+24.2%
10-year appreciation
+106.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$713,426
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
$1.52M
Median list price
$949,000
Median price per sqft
$492
1-year sale-price change
+37.0%
Median days on market
23.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Orondo Elementary and Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
12.1 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,633
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
412

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Rocky Pond Airstrip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LAKE CHELAN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+113 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
7.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,126
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
69.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,001
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
226

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

How it compares

ZIP 98843State medianUS median
Median home value$696,215$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$1.52M$510,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,126$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 98843?
$696,215.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98843?
$1.52M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98843?
Median days on market: 23.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98843?
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 98843?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is ZIP 98843 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98843?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98843?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98843?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98843?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98843 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98843?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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