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Kalama, WA

Kalama, WA.

Population: 7,655 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kalama, WA is $548,119 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $512,450 after a median 47.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with volcanicactivity, coldwave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$548,119

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

47.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$548,119
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+12.9%
10-year appreciation
+99.3%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$555,606
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
$512,450
Median list price
$719,950
Median price per sqft
$276
1-year sale-price change
+2.7%
Median days on market
47.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
-0.9%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Kalama Elem School, Kalama Middle School, Kalama High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
volcanicActivity, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A07
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.7%
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)

Annual precipitation
68.4 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)
22
Days with Good air quality
323
Days with Moderate air quality
42
Highest AQI recorded (year)
89

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,200
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,478

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Walters Arv Ultralightport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KLS) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PEACEHEALTH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+538 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
22.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,835
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,649
Average weekly wage
$1,234
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
297

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

How it compares

KalamaState medianUS median
Median home value$548,119$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$512,450$510,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,835$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 Kalama, WA?
$548,119.
What is the median sale price in Kalama, WA?
$512,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Kalama, WA?
Median days on market: 47.5 days.
What is typical rent in Kalama, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,680/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kalama, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: volcanicActivity, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Kalama, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A07.
What is the wildfire risk in Kalama, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kalama, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kalama, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kalama, WA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kalama, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 2.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kalama, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 22. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kalama, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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