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Valley, WA — ZIP 99181

Population: 1,995 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 99181 (Valley, WA) is $375,071 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $607,000 after a median 270 days on market. 4 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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$375,071

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

270

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$375,071
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.9%
10-year appreciation
+110.2%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$376,745
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
$607,000
Median list price
$450,000
Median price per sqft
$398
1-year sale-price change
+111.5%
Median days on market
270 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
86.7%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Valley School, Columbia Virtual Academy, Paideia High School, Valley Early Learning Center

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
Midnite Mine (20.3 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
60.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.6 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
507
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
674

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Pine Bluff Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felts Field (SFF) (39 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST JOSEPH 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)
+434 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
31.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,645
Households with broadband internet
29.5%

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 99181State medianUS median
Median home value$375,071$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$607,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market270 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,645$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 99181?
$375,071.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 99181?
$607,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 99181?
Median days on market: 270 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 99181?
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 99181?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 99181 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99181?
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 99181?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99181?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 99181?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 99181 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 99181?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99181?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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