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Newman lake, WA

Newman lake, WA.

Population: 5,668 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Newman lake, WA is $506,082 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $454,950 after a median 12.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$506,082

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

12.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$506,082
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+119.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$509,375
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
$454,950
Median list price
$609,950
Median price per sqft
$358
1-year sale-price change
+7.2%
Median days on market
12.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
34
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
East Farms STEAM School

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

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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Greenacres Landfill (9.3 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)

Annual precipitation
24.3 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
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,668
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,167

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Green Mountain Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Coeur D'Alene Airport - Pappy Boyington Field (COE) (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
KOOTENAI HEALTH, NORTHWEST SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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
1,983
Housing built before 1970
22.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,201
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

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

Newman lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$506,082$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$454,950$510,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,201$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 Newman lake, WA?
$506,082.
What is the median sale price in Newman lake, WA?
$454,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Newman lake, WA?
Median days on market: 12.5 days.
What is typical rent in Newman lake, 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 Newman lake, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is Newman lake, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Newman lake, 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 Newman lake, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Newman lake, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Newman lake, WA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Newman lake, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Newman lake, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Newman lake, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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