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Fall city, WA

Fall city, WA.

Population: 3,908 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fall city, WA is $1.25M — down 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.20M after a median 17 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with avalanche, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.25M

Median home value

-1.2%

1-year change

17

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.25M
1-year appreciation
-1.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+16.5%
10-year appreciation
+102.3%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.30M
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
$1.20M
Median list price
$1.47M
Median price per sqft
$570
1-year sale-price change
-16.1%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
-0.7%
New listings (monthly)
9

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$2,050/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,470/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,230/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,800/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
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Fall City Elementary, Chief Kanim Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Queen City Farms (10.8 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)

Annual precipitation
68.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°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
214
Days with Moderate air quality
145
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
841
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,504
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,876

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (20 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Fall City Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
OVERLAKE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, EVERGREENHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,092 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
34.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
83.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,282,761
Average weekly wage
$2,389
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,030

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

How it compares

Fall cityState medianUS median
Median home value$1.25M$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$1.20M$510,000$325,000
Median days on market17 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$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 Fall city, WA?
$1.25M.
What is the median sale price in Fall city, WA?
$1.20M.
How long do homes take to sell in Fall city, WA?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in Fall city, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,470/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fall city, WA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Fall city, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Fall city, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fall city, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fall city, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fall city, WA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fall city, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fall city, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fall city, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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