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Washington, IA

Washington, IA.

Population: 9,241 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Washington, IA is $199,682 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $218,750 after a median 89 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 strongwind, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$199,682

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$199,682
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+75.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$199,682
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$218,750
Median list price
$234,900
Median price per sqft
$125
1-year sale-price change
+7.2%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
36
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+1.8%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/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
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Lincoln Upper Elementary School, Stewart Elementary School, Washington High School, Washington Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fairfield Coal Gasification Plant (24.4 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
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,426
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,445

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Washington Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
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)
+22 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
64.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,668
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
64.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,751
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

WashingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$199,682$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$218,750$220,000$325,000
Median days on market89 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,668$1,927$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 Washington, IA?
$199,682.
What is the median sale price in Washington, IA?
$218,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Washington, IA?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Washington, IA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,088/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Washington, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, drought, hail.
Is Washington, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Washington, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Washington, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Washington, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Washington, IA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Washington, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Washington, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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