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Espanola, WA

Espanola, WA.

Population: 8,767 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Espanola, WA is $437,711 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $472,000 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,452/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$437,711

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$437,711
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+13.0%
10-year appreciation
+117.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$446,492
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
$472,000
Median list price
$462,000
Median price per sqft
$230
1-year sale-price change
+13.5%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
-0.5%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,452/mo
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
School districts serving the area
Educational Service District 101, Medical Lake School District
Schools include
Martin Hall Detention Ctr, Medical Lake High School, Medical Lake Middle School, Hallett Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Fairchild Air Force Base (4 Waste Areas) (3.5 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
46.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.8 in
Annual snowfall
47.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
257
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
447

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
185
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,317
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,471

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,019 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
22.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,879
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
56.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
205,656
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,621

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

How it compares

EspanolaState medianUS median
Median home value$437,711$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$472,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,452/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,879$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 Espanola, WA?
$437,711.
What is the median sale price in Espanola, WA?
$472,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Espanola, WA?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in Espanola, WA?
Typical rent: $1,452/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Espanola, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is Espanola, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Espanola, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Espanola, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Espanola, WA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fairchild Air Force Base (4 Waste Areas), 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve Espanola, WA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Espanola, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Espanola, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Espanola, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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