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Ronald, WA — ZIP 98940

Population: 858 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98940 (Ronald, WA) is $568,887 — down 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $601,975 after a median 30 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$568,887

Median home value

-4.1%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$568,887
1-year appreciation
-4.1%
3-year appreciation
-11.1%
5-year appreciation
+2.9%
10-year appreciation
+94.7%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$710,288
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
$601,975
Median list price
$787,475
Median price per sqft
$348
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
42
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
-1.1%
New listings (monthly)
10

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High
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
67.6%
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
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.7 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)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
254

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
329
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
756

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (52 mi)
National parks include
Mount Rainier National Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Easton State Airport (ESW) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
CASCADE MEDICAL CENTER, KITTITAS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+57 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
0.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,927
Households with broadband internet
97.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,219
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
390

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

How it compares

ZIP 98940State medianUS median
Median home value$568,887$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$601,975$510,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,927$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 98940?
$568,887.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98940?
$601,975.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98940?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98940?
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 98940?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 98940 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98940?
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 98940?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98940?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 98940 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98940?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98940?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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