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Cowiche, WA

Cowiche, WA.

Population: 994 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cowiche, WA is $368,306 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 16 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$368,306

Median home value

+1.7%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$368,306
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+4.5%
10-year appreciation
+83.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$369,430
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
$340,000
Median list price
$1.30M
Median price per sqft
$242
1-year sale-price change
+41.7%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.1%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary, Highland High School, Highland Junior 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, coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
FMC Corp. (Yakima) (12.7 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)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.4 in
Annual snowfall
34.4 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
158
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
233

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)
6,172
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,885

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
West Valley Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-590 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,721
Households with broadband internet
64.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
97,671
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
410

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

How it compares

CowicheState medianUS median
Median home value$368,306$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$340,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,721$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 Cowiche, WA?
$368,306.
What is the median sale price in Cowiche, WA?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cowiche, WA?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Cowiche, 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 Cowiche, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is Cowiche, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Cowiche, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cowiche, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cowiche, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cowiche, WA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cowiche, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cowiche, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cowiche, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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