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Thorp, WA

Thorp, WA.

Population: 398 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Thorp, WA is $450,396 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $440,000 after a median 102 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 avalanche, landslide, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$450,396

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

102

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$450,396
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.5%
10-year appreciation
+99.3%
All-time peak (2023-08)
$461,139
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
$440,000
1-year sale-price change
+151.4%
Median days on market
102 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
1-year forecast
-0.7%

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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Thorp Elem & Jr Sr High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
37.5°F
Annual precipitation
8.9 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)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
254

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,700
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,980

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Ellensburg (Rotor Ranch) Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KITTITAS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+57 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
40.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,294
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,219
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
390

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

How it compares

ThorpState medianUS median
Median home value$450,396$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$440,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market102 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,294$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 Thorp, WA?
$450,396.
What is the median sale price in Thorp, WA?
$440,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thorp, WA?
Median days on market: 102 days.
What is typical rent in Thorp, 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 Thorp, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding.
Is Thorp, WA in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Thorp, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thorp, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thorp, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Thorp, WA?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Thorp, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Thorp, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Thorp, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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