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Airway heights, WA

Airway heights, WA.

Population: 9,440 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Airway heights, WA is $375,936 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $495,500 after a median 353 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,740/month. 1 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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$375,936

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

353

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$375,936
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+14.9%
10-year appreciation
+123.6%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$389,313
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
$495,500
Median price per sqft
$230
Median days on market
353 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,740/mo
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Sunset Elementary

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
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fairchild Air Force Base (4 Waste Areas) (2.8 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
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.7 in
Annual snowfall
49.5 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
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
98
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,565
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,345

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Spokane International Airport (GEG) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Spokane International Airport (GEG) (3 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
2,012
Housing built before 1970
9.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
75.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,189
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
83.2%

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

Airway heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$375,936$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$495,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market353 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,740/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,189$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 Airway heights, WA?
$375,936.
What is the median sale price in Airway heights, WA?
$495,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Airway heights, WA?
Median days on market: 353 days.
What is typical rent in Airway heights, WA?
Typical rent: $1,740/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Airway heights, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is Airway heights, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Airway heights, WA?
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 Airway heights, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Airway heights, WA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fairchild Air Force Base (4 Waste Areas), 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve Airway heights, WA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Airway heights, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Airway heights, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Airway heights, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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