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Graham, WA

Graham, WA.

Population: 32,687 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Graham, WA is $588,188 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $600,000 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,556/month. 9 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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$588,188

Typical home value

-0.2%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$588,188
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.4%
10-year appreciation
+99.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$603,092
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
$600,000
Median list price
$599,950
Median price per sqft
$302
1-year sale-price change
0.0%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
95
For-sale inventory
140
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
117
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
41

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,556/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
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
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.6 : 1
Schools include
Kapowsin Elementary, Frontier Middle School, Rocky Ridge Elementary, Graham Elementary, Centennial Elementary

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 X
NFIP flood claims on record
8
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
1
Nearest Superfund site
Hidden Valley Landfill (Thun Field) (4.2 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
51.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
81.6 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,292
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,360

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Mount Rainier National Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Kapowsin Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
29
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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
1996
Housing built before 1970
7.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,994
Mean commute to work
36 min
Households with broadband internet
81.3%

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

GrahamState medianUS median
Typical home value$588,188$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$600,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,556/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,994$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 Graham, WA?
$588,188.
What is the median sale price in Graham, WA?
$600,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Graham, WA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Graham, WA?
Typical rent: $2,556/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Graham, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Graham, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Graham, WA. 8 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 Graham, 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 Graham, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Graham, WA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hidden Valley Landfill (Thun Field), 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve Graham, WA?
9 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Graham, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Graham, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Graham, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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