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La center, WA

La center, WA.

Population: 9,076 (Census ACS)

The median home value in La center, WA is $666,372 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $632,500 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,998/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, icestorm, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$666,372

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$666,372
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.6%
5-year appreciation
+15.6%
10-year appreciation
+85.9%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$674,702
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
$632,500
Median list price
$659,900
Median price per sqft
$289
1-year sale-price change
+2.0%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
-0.9%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,998/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
1
Schools include
La Center Middle School, La Center Elementary, La Center High School, La Center Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A12
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 39% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Boomsnub/Airco (13.8 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)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.9 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)
35
Days with Good air quality
281
Days with Moderate air quality
82
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,950
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,406

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (18 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
La Center View-Air Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Portland International Airport (PDX) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER, CEDAR HILLS HOSPITAL, OHSU HOSPITAL AND CLINICS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,511 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
16.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,721
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
67.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
153,232
Average weekly wage
$1,302
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,134

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

How it compares

La centerState medianUS median
Median home value$666,372$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$632,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,998/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,721$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 La center, WA?
$666,372.
What is the median sale price in La center, WA?
$632,500.
How long do homes take to sell in La center, WA?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in La center, WA?
Typical rent: $1,998/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in La center, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is La center, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A12.
What is the wildfire risk in La center, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 39% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La center, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La center, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve La center, WA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is La center, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in La center, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in La center, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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