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Carbonado, WA

Carbonado, WA.

Population: 767 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carbonado, WA is $517,221 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $625,000 after a median 11 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, coldwave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$517,221

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$517,221
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.2%
5-year appreciation
+6.8%
10-year appreciation
+101.6%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$534,349
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
$625,000
Median list price
$589,000
Median price per sqft
$308
1-year sale-price change
+12.8%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-0.3%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Carbonado Historical School 19

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hidden Valley Landfill (Thun Field) (22 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)

Annual precipitation
83.3 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
273
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
195

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,142
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,581

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Mount Rainier National Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Burnett Landing Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER, MULTICARE GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, ST FRANCIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+242 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
39.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,706
Households with broadband internet
79.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
272,091
Average weekly wage
$1,222
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,729

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

How it compares

CarbonadoState medianUS median
Median home value$517,221$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$625,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,706$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 Carbonado, WA?
$517,221.
What is the median sale price in Carbonado, WA?
$625,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carbonado, WA?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Carbonado, WA?
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 Carbonado, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Carbonado, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Carbonado, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carbonado, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carbonado, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carbonado, WA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carbonado, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carbonado, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carbonado, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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