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Chimacum, WA

Chimacum, WA.

Population: 1,775 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chimacum, WA is $556,989 — down 0.3% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, earthquake, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$556,989

Median home value

-0.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$556,989
1-year appreciation
-0.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.2%
10-year appreciation
+114.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$572,327
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
4

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

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Chimacum Elementary School, Chimacum Junior/Senior High School, PI Program, Open Doors Reengagement Program

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm, landslide, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bangor Ordnance Disposal (USNAVY) (11.7 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
36.3 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)
21
Days with Good air quality
336
Days with Moderate air quality
14
Highest AQI recorded (year)
88

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (22 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Stacey's Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+153 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
7.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,944
Households with broadband internet
39.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,469
Average weekly wage
$905
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
147

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

How it compares

ChimacumState medianUS median
Median home value$556,989$504,993$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,944$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 Chimacum, WA?
$556,989.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Chimacum, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, earthquake, iceStorm, landslide, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Chimacum, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chimacum, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chimacum, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chimacum, WA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Chimacum, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chimacum, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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