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Darrington, WA

Darrington, WA.

Population: 2,339 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Darrington, WA is $436,421 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $500,160 after a median 23 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, landslide, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$436,421

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$436,421
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+20.3%
10-year appreciation
+140.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$445,741
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
$500,160
Median list price
$502,000
Median price per sqft
$303
1-year sale-price change
+8.4%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,160/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,850/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,320/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
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Darrington Elementary School, Darrington High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A08
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 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
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
86.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
175

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
198
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
702

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
North Cascades National Park (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
2
Nearest airport
Stehekin State Airport (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CASCADE MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+260 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
32.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,998
Households with broadband internet
64.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
252,568
Average weekly wage
$1,508
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,318

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

How it compares

DarringtonState medianUS median
Median home value$436,421$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$500,160$510,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,998$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 Darrington, WA?
$436,421.
What is the median sale price in Darrington, WA?
$500,160.
How long do homes take to sell in Darrington, WA?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Darrington, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,160/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Darrington, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Darrington, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A08.
What is the wildfire risk in Darrington, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Darrington, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Darrington, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Darrington, WA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Darrington, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 1.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Darrington, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Darrington, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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