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White swan, WA — ZIP 98952

Population: 2,015 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 98952 (White swan, WA) is $314,448 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $115,507 after a median 446 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 avalanche, coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$314,448

Median home value

+5.4%

1-year change

446

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$314,448
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+134.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$314,448
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
$115,507
Median list price
$275,000
Median days on market
446 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
81.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
White Swan High School, Mount Adams Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
FMC Corp. (Yakima) (19.4 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)

Annual precipitation
29.8 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
158
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
233

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
716
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
754

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (57 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Boisselle Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-590 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
38.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,742
Households with broadband internet
32.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
97,671
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
410

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

How it compares

ZIP 98952State medianUS median
Median home value$314,448$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$115,507$510,000$325,000
Median days on market446 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,742$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 98952?
$314,448.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98952?
$115,507.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98952?
Median days on market: 446 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98952?
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 98952?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 98952 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98952?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 98952?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98952?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 98952?
2 schools (1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 98952 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98952?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98952?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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