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Parkland, WA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Parkland.

Population: 84,072 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Parkland, WA is $503,298 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $579,525 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,872/month. 25 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, coldwave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$503,298

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$503,298
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+10.3%
10-year appreciation
+114.5%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$513,182
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
$579,525
Median list price
$559,991
Median price per sqft
$296
1-year sale-price change
+7.5%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
44
For-sale inventory
230
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
91

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,872/mo
1-year rent change
+0.9%
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
25
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
School districts serving the area
Franklin Pierce School District, Tacoma School District, Bethel School District
Schools include
Brookdale Elementary, Christensen Elementary, Collins Elementary, James Sales Elementary, Perry G Keithley Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Lakewood (3.1 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
60.3°F
Average high
66.7°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
273
Days with Moderate air quality
89
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
195

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,666
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
48,680
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
56,331

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (31 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
129
Nearest airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
117
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+242 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
28.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,299
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
79.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
272,091
Average weekly wage
$1,222
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,729

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

How it compares

ParklandState medianUS median
Median home value$503,298$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$579,525$510,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,872/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,299$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 Parkland, WA?
$503,298.
What is the median sale price in Parkland, WA?
$579,525.
How long do homes take to sell in Parkland, WA?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Parkland, WA?
Typical rent: $1,872/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Parkland, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Parkland, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Parkland, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Parkland, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Parkland, WA?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lakewood, 3.1 mi.
How many schools serve Parkland, WA?
25 schools (15 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Parkland, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Parkland, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Parkland, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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