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Nine mile falls, WA — ZIP 99026

Population: 9,320 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 99026 (Nine mile falls, WA) is $559,857 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $334,300 after a median 7 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$559,857

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$559,857
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+15.3%
10-year appreciation
+121.1%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$568,695
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
$334,300
Median list price
$353,250
Median price per sqft
$249
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
69
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
20

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Lake Spokane Elementary, Nine Mile Falls Elementary, Lakeside High School, Lakeside Middle School, Re-Engagement School (Nine Mile Falls)

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kaiser Aluminum (Mead Works) (12.2 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
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.8 in
Annual snowfall
47.9 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
204
Days with Moderate air quality
153
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
271

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,894
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,830

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (42 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Tightcliff Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL, SPOKANE VA MEDICAL CENTER, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+434 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
7.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,810
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,109
Average weekly wage
$925
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
261

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

How it compares

ZIP 99026State medianUS median
Median home value$559,857$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$334,300$510,000$325,000
Median days on market7 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,810$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 99026?
$559,857.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 99026?
$334,300.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 99026?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 99026?
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 99026?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 99026 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99026?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 99026?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99026?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 99026?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 99026 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 99026?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99026?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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