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Cheney, WA — ZIP 99004

Population: 22,871 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 99004 (Cheney, WA) is $426,751 — down 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,466/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$426,751

Median home value

-0.7%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$426,751
1-year appreciation
-0.7%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.5%
10-year appreciation
+103.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$449,353
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
$420,000
Median list price
$484,900
Median price per sqft
$241
1-year sale-price change
+3.7%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
71
For-sale inventory
117
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
34

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,466/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
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
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
Schools include
Betz Elementary, Cheney High School, Cheney Middle School, Salnave Elementary, Three Springs High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fairchild Air Force Base (4 Waste Areas) (14.4 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)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
257
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
447

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
526
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,387
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,690

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Flying R Ranch Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
SPOKANE VA MEDICAL CENTER, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, INLAND NORTHWEST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,019 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
13.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,082
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
68.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
205,656
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,621

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

How it compares

ZIP 99004State medianUS median
Median home value$426,751$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$420,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,466/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,082$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 99004?
$426,751.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 99004?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 99004?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 99004?
Typical rent: $1,466/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 99004?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is ZIP 99004 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99004?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 99004?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99004?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 99004?
9 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 99004 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 99004?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99004?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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