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Cle elum, WA

Cle elum, WA.

Population: 7,688 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cle elum, WA is $632,861 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $360,000 after a median 46 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$632,861

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$632,861
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
-2.2%
5-year appreciation
+10.2%
10-year appreciation
+103.1%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$688,884
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
$360,000
Median list price
$920,000
Median price per sqft
$275
1-year sale-price change
+11.6%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
248
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
85 days
New listings (monthly)
45

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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Cle Elum Roslyn High School, Cle Elum Roslyn Elementary, Walter Strom Middle School, Swiftwater Alternative High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.6%
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
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
254

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,713
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,028

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Cle Elum Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KITTITAS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+57 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
13.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,088
Households with broadband internet
65.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,219
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
390

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

How it compares

Cle elumState medianUS median
Median home value$632,861$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$360,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,088$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 Cle elum, WA?
$632,861.
What is the median sale price in Cle elum, WA?
$360,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cle elum, WA?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Cle elum, 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 Cle elum, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is Cle elum, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Cle elum, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cle elum, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cle elum, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cle elum, WA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cle elum, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cle elum, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cle elum, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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