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Fox Island, WA

Fox Island, WA.

Population: 3,414 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fox Island, WA is $1.07M — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.24M after a median 38 days on market. 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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$1.07M

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

38

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.07M
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+17.2%
10-year appreciation
+115.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jan 2026)
$1.07M
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
$1.24M
Median list price
$1.15M
Median price per sqft
$483
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
38 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
40
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

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)

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 VE
NFIP flood claims on record
6
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
Commencement Bay, South Tacoma Channel (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
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.0 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)
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
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,869
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,716

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER, MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
+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
17.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.2%
Median annual property tax
$7,625
Households with broadband internet
86.1%

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

Fox IslandState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.07M$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$1.24M$510,000$325,000
Median days on market38 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$7,625$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 Fox Island, WA?
$1.07M.
What is the median sale price in Fox Island, WA?
$1.24M.
How long do homes take to sell in Fox Island, WA?
Median days on market: 38 days.
What is typical rent in Fox Island, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,064/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fox Island, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Fox Island, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fox Island, WA. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is VE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fox Island, 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 Fox Island, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fox Island, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Fox Island, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fox Island, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fox Island, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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