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White pass, WA

White pass, WA.

Population: 4,833 (Census ACS)

The median home value in White pass, WA is $334,026 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $340,000 after a median 104 days on market. 3 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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$334,026

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

104

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$334,026
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+6.6%
5-year appreciation
+13.8%
10-year appreciation
+98.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$334,623
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
$340,000
Median price per sqft
$210
Median days on market
104 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
101.5%
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
10

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
Naches Valley Middle School, Naches Valley High School, Naches Valley Elementary School

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
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
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
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
44.0°F
Average high
53.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
23.7 in
Annual snowfall
74.5 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
370
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
705

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (23 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Tieton State Airport (12 mi)
Nearest major airport
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL, KITTITAS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 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
1,972
Housing built before 1970
48.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,542
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

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

White passState medianUS median
Median home value$334,026$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$340,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market104 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,542$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 White pass, WA?
$334,026.
What is the median sale price in White pass, WA?
$340,000.
How long do homes take to sell in White pass, WA?
Median days on market: 104 days.
What is typical rent in White pass, 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 White pass, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, coldWave, landslide, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is White pass, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in White pass, 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 White pass, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near White pass, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve White pass, WA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is White pass, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in White pass, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in White pass, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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