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Kittitas, WA

Kittitas, WA.

Population: 775 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kittitas, WA is $332,370 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,999 after a median 195 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 avalanche, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$332,370

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

195

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$332,370
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.7%
10-year appreciation
+111.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$334,107
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
$289,999
Median list price
$345,000
Median price per sqft
$210
Median days on market
195 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.2%

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

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
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Kittitas Elementary School, Kittitas High School, Kittitas B-5 Special Ed Program

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.6%
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
49.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.9 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)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
254

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
J K D Farms Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+57 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
47.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,975
Households with broadband internet
81.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,219
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
390

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

How it compares

KittitasState medianUS median
Median home value$332,370$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$289,999$510,000$325,000
Median days on market195 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,975$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 Kittitas, WA?
$332,370.
What is the median sale price in Kittitas, WA?
$289,999.
How long do homes take to sell in Kittitas, WA?
Median days on market: 195 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kittitas, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Kittitas, 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 Kittitas, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kittitas, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kittitas, WA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Kittitas, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kittitas, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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