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Bonney Lake, WA

Bonney Lake, WA.

Population: 11,546 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bonney Lake, WA is $598,134 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $589,000 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,292/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, cold wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$598,134

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$598,134
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+12.6%
10-year appreciation
+98.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$602,808
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
$589,000
Median list price
$649,925
Median price per sqft
$341
1-year sale-price change
-6.7%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
43
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
20
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,292/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,491/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,064/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,849/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,219/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
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.8 : 1
Schools include
Liberty Ridge Elementary, Bonney Lake Elementary, Maple Lawn Elementary, Sumner High School, Sumner Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
217
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hidden Valley Landfill (Thun Field) (8.4 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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
98
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,578
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
47,957

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (27 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Albritton Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (13 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
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 (3.3 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)
+242 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
29.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.1%
Median annual property tax
$5,208
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
82.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
276,587
Average weekly wage
$1,356
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,782

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

How it compares

Bonney LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$598,134$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$589,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,292/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,208$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 Bonney Lake, WA?
$598,134.
What is the median sale price in Bonney Lake, WA?
$589,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bonney Lake, WA?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Bonney Lake, WA?
Typical rent: $2,292/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bonney Lake, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Bonney Lake, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Bonney Lake, WA. 217 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Bonney Lake, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bonney Lake, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bonney Lake, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bonney Lake, WA?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bonney Lake, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bonney Lake, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bonney Lake, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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