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Goldendale, WA

Goldendale, WA.

Population: 7,936 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Goldendale, WA is $322,783 — up 1.0% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,663/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$322,783

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$322,783
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+8.7%
10-year appreciation
+96.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$343,812
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
54
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,663/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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Goldendale High School, Goldendale Middle School, Goldendale Primary School, Goldendale Support Service Center, Washington Connections Academy Goldendale

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
69.3%
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
48.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.2 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)
20
Days with Good air quality
109
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
128

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Hillcrest Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KLICKITAT VALLEY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+152 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
37.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,761
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
45.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,203
Average weekly wage
$1,155
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
77

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

How it compares

GoldendaleState medianUS median
Median home value$322,783$504,993$289,727
Typical rent$1,663/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,761$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 Goldendale, WA?
$322,783.
What is typical rent in Goldendale, WA?
Typical rent: $1,663/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Goldendale, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Goldendale, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Goldendale, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Goldendale, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Goldendale, WA?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Goldendale, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 20. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Goldendale, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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