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South Bend, WA

South Bend, WA.

Population: 1,801 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South Bend, WA is $304,404 — up 2.3% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with tsunami, coastalflooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,404

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$304,404
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+131.5%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$308,675
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
23
New listings (monthly)
4

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

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
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Mike Morris Elementary, South Bend High School, Pacific Virtual Learning, Pacific County Jail

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
tsunami, coastalFlooding, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · tsunami: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
97.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
20
Days with Good air quality
87
Days with Moderate air quality
5
Highest AQI recorded (year)
56

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (27 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Willapa Harbor Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bowerman Airport (HQM) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
WILLAPA HARBOR HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+88 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
52.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,684
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,738
Average weekly wage
$761
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
92

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

How it compares

South BendState medianUS median
Median home value$304,404$504,993$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,684$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 South Bend, WA?
$304,404.
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Bend, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: tsunami, coastalFlooding, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in South Bend, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Bend, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Bend, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South Bend, WA?
4 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in South Bend, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 20. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in South Bend, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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