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Carson, WA

Carson, WA.

Population: 2,832 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carson, WA is $459,767 — down 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $490,000 after a median 16 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with volcanicactivity, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$459,767

Median home value

-2.1%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$459,767
1-year appreciation
-2.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+10.6%
10-year appreciation
+97.3%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$471,055
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
$490,000
Median list price
$524,750
Median price per sqft
$341
1-year sale-price change
+40.0%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
-0.5%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Carson Elementary, Wind River Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
volcanicActivity, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · volcanicActivity: Relatively High
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
77.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bradford Island (16.7 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
72.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°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
129
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
600
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,363

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (33 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Key Way Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE HOOD RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+59 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
27.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,035
Households with broadband internet
66.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,906
Average weekly wage
$893
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

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

How it compares

CarsonState medianUS median
Median home value$459,767$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$490,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,035$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 Carson, WA?
$459,767.
What is the median sale price in Carson, WA?
$490,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carson, WA?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Carson, 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 Carson, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: volcanicActivity, wildfire.
Is Carson, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Carson, WA?
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 Carson, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carson, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carson, WA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carson, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Carson, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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