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Seattle, WA — ZIP 98144

Population: 33,787 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 98144 (Seattle, WA) is $760,403 — down 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $777,475 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,990/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$760,403

Typical home value

-3.3%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$760,403
1-year appreciation
-3.3%
3-year appreciation
-4.2%
5-year appreciation
-2.8%
10-year appreciation
+40.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$881,553
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$777,475
Median list price
$749,950
Median price per sqft
$484
1-year sale-price change
-6.3%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
90
For-sale inventory
130
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
125
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,990/mo
1-year rent change
+0.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,091/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,549/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,324/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,954/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)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.8 : 1
Schools include
Beacon Hill International School, Franklin High School, Kimball Elementary School, John Muir Elementary School, Washington Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
5
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
3
Nearest Superfund site
Harbor Island (Lead) (2.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.5 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
110
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
201,040
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
108,542

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (2 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
31
Nearest airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
36
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,092 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
46.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,844
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,255,504
Average weekly wage
$2,730
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,505

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

How it compares

ZIP 98144State medianUS median
Typical home value$760,403$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$777,475$510,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,990/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,844$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 typical home value in ZIP 98144?
$760,403.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 98144?
$777,475.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 98144?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 98144?
Typical rent: $1,990/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 98144?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, ice storm.
Is ZIP 98144 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 98144. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 98144?
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 ZIP 98144?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 98144?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Harbor Island (Lead), 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 98144?
6 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 98144 walkable?
Walkability index: 18.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 98144?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 98144?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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