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Rainier, WA

Rainier, WA.

Population: 4,985 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rainier, WA is $523,723 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $535,000 after a median 38 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, landslide, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$523,723

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$523,723
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+125.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$529,438
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
$535,000
Median list price
$524,950
Median price per sqft
$276
1-year sale-price change
+5.5%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
101.4%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
9

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Rainier Middle School, Rainier Senior High School, Rainier Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, landslide, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Palermo Well Field Ground Water Contamination (16.9 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
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.6 in
Annual snowfall
6.6 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)
28
Days with Good air quality
327
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
82

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,544
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,784

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (44 mi)
National parks include
Mount Rainier National Park, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Flying B Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE CENTRALIA HOSPITAL, PROVIDENCE ST PETER HOSPITAL, CAPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+564 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,994
Housing built before 1970
15.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,407
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
84,684
Average weekly wage
$1,194
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
646

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

How it compares

RainierState medianUS median
Median home value$523,723$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$535,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,407$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 Rainier, WA?
$523,723.
What is the median sale price in Rainier, WA?
$535,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rainier, WA?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Rainier, 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 Rainier, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, landslide, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Rainier, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Rainier, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rainier, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rainier, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rainier, WA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rainier, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rainier, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 28. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rainier, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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