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Mica, WA

Mica, WA.

Population: 800 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mica, WA is $732,413 — down 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $810,000 after a median 15.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$732,413

Median home value

-0.4%

1-year change

15.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$732,413
1-year appreciation
-0.4%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+11.7%
10-year appreciation
+113.0%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$768,520
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
$810,000
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$293
Median days on market
15.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.6%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Mica Landfill (2.2 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
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
17.1 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
257
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
447

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)
3,116
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,639

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Sky Meadows Airpark (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felts Field (SFF) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL, SPOKANE VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,019 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,003
Housing built before 1970
7.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
56.8%
Median annual property tax
$6,460
Households with broadband internet
49.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
205,656
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,621

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

How it compares

MicaState medianUS median
Median home value$732,413$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$810,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,460$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 Mica, WA?
$732,413.
What is the median sale price in Mica, WA?
$810,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mica, WA?
Median days on market: 15.5 days.
What is typical rent in Mica, 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 Mica, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is Mica, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Mica, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mica, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mica, WA?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Mica Landfill, 2.2 mi.
Is Mica, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mica, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mica, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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