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Terrace heights, WA

Terrace heights, WA.

Population: 31,366 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Terrace heights, WA is $342,133 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $421,000 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,025/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$342,133

Median home value

+0.5%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$342,133
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+11.9%
10-year appreciation
+100.2%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$345,159
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
$421,000
Median list price
$415,000
Median price per sqft
$225
1-year sale-price change
+20.3%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
35
1-year forecast
-0.3%
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,025/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
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
13
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
7
School districts serving the area
East Valley School District (Yakima), Selah School District, Yakima School District
Schools include
East Valley High School, East Valley Central Middle School, Terrace Heights Elementary, East Valley Elementary, Selah Academy Auxiliary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
FMC Corp. (Yakima) (11.5 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
51.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.7 in
Annual snowfall
17.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
203
Days with Moderate air quality
158
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
233

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,619
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,299

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Mettie Airstrip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL, ASTRIA TOPPENISH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-590 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
32.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,419
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
67.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
97,671
Average weekly wage
$906
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
410

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

How it compares

Terrace heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$342,133$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$421,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,025/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,419$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 Terrace heights, WA?
$342,133.
What is the median sale price in Terrace heights, WA?
$421,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Terrace heights, WA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Terrace heights, WA?
Typical rent: $1,025/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Terrace heights, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Terrace heights, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Terrace heights, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Terrace heights, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Terrace heights, WA?
13 schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Terrace heights, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Terrace heights, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Terrace heights, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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