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Tukwila, WA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Tukwila.

Population: 115,116 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Tukwila, WA is $630,414 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $715,125 after a median 10 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,061/month. 34 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with avalanche, earthquake, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$630,414

Median home value

-1.1%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$630,414
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+8.2%
10-year appreciation
+81.8%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$669,064
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
$715,125
Median list price
$709,981
Median price per sqft
$370
1-year sale-price change
+6.3%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
278
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
39
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
106

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,061/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,853/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,908/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,228/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,928/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,425/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
34
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
6
High schools
6
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Highline School District, Seattle School District No. 1, Rainier Prep Charter School District
Schools include
Raisbeck Aviation High School, Mercer International Middle School, Cleveland High School STEM, Concord International School, Dearborn Park International School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Duwamish Waterway (1.5 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
66.5°F
Average high
70.5°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.0 in
Annual snowfall
2.3 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)
46
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
145
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
364
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
127,996
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
79,655

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (4 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
128
Nearest airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
93
Hospitals include
SEATTLE VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM), ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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)
-5,092 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,453
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,282,761
Average weekly wage
$2,389
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,030

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

How it compares

TukwilaState medianUS median
Median home value$630,414$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$715,125$510,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,061/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,453$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 Tukwila, WA?
$630,414.
What is the median sale price in Tukwila, WA?
$715,125.
How long do homes take to sell in Tukwila, WA?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Tukwila, WA?
Typical rent: $2,061/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tukwila, WA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inlandFlooding, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Tukwila, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Tukwila, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tukwila, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tukwila, WA?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lower Duwamish Waterway, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve Tukwila, WA?
34 schools (20 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Tukwila, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tukwila, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tukwila, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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