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East wenatchee, WA

East wenatchee, WA.

Population: 33,539 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East wenatchee, WA is $520,483 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $510,000 after a median 86 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,240/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, inlandflooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$520,483

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

86

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$520,483
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.5%
5-year appreciation
+16.9%
10-year appreciation
+86.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$520,483
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
$510,000
Median list price
$584,500
Median price per sqft
$270
1-year sale-price change
-26.1%
Median days on market
86 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
141
Sale-to-list ratio
118.6%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
46

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,240/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
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
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
Cascade Elementary, Eastmont Senior High, Grant Elementary School, Kenroy Elementary, Lee Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AO
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.6%
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
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.9 in
Annual snowfall
19.3 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
869
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,776
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,721

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
QUINCY VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
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)
+113 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
23.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,505
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,001
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
226

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

How it compares

East wenatcheeState medianUS median
Median home value$520,483$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$510,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market86 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,240/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,505$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 East wenatchee, WA?
$520,483.
What is the median sale price in East wenatchee, WA?
$510,000.
How long do homes take to sell in East wenatchee, WA?
Median days on market: 86 days.
What is typical rent in East wenatchee, WA?
Typical rent: $2,240/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East wenatchee, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire.
Is East wenatchee, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AO.
What is the wildfire risk in East wenatchee, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East wenatchee, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East wenatchee, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East wenatchee, WA?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is East wenatchee, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in East wenatchee, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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