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Washington, UT

Washington, UT.

Population: 32,366 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Washington, UT is $543,803 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $525,000 after a median 43 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,862/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, avalanche, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$543,803

Median home value

-1.1%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$543,803
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
+12.2%
10-year appreciation
+101.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$583,177
House Price Index (state)
718.4 (+0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$525,000
Median list price
$547,640
Median price per sqft
$266
1-year sale-price change
-3.6%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
193
For-sale inventory
412
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
416
1-year forecast
-0.7%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
81

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,862/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$948/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,924/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,220/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
99.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.20/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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Mountain View Montessori, St. George Academy, Washington District
Schools include
Mountain View Montessori, St. George Academy, Washington School, Riverside School, Coral Canyon School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, avalanche, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 97% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
32.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
291
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,958
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,008

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Zion National Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Zion National Park, Pipe Spring National Monument, Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
St George Regional Airport (SGU) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
St George Regional Airport (SGU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,689 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,008
Housing built before 1970
1.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
72.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,351
Households with broadband internet
86.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,453
Average weekly wage
$886
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,380

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

How it compares

WashingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$543,803$493,588$289,727
Median sale price$525,000$497,250$325,000
Median days on market43 days53 days51 days
Typical rent$1,862/mo$1,728/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,351$1,857$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, UT?
$543,803.
What is the median sale price in Washington, UT?
$525,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Washington, UT?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Washington, UT?
Typical rent: $1,862/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Washington, UT?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, avalanche, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire.
Is Washington, UT in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Washington, UT?
Risk to homes is higher than 97% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Washington, UT?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Washington, UT?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Washington, UT?
10 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Washington, UT walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Washington, UT?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Washington, UT?
Regional Price Parity: 99.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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