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Langley, WA

Langley, WA.

Population: 5,320 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Langley, WA is $780,891 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $825,000 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,600/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, coastal flooding, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$780,891

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$780,891
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+0.8%
5-year appreciation
+5.2%
10-year appreciation
+89.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$833,681
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
$825,000
Median list price
$889,500
Median price per sqft
$487
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
50
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
+1.0%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,600/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,459/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,824/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,501/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,987/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.0 : 1
Schools include
South Whidbey Middle, South Whidbey High School, South Whidbey Academy, South Whidbey Special Services, South Whidbey Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, coastal flooding, earthquake, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
28
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
48.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bangor Ordnance Disposal (USNAVY) (22.6 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
57.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
7.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
505
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,113

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (17 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Whidbey Air Park (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
27
Hospitals include
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL, VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, ISLAND HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 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)
+111 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1993
Housing built before 1970
13.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,020
Households with broadband internet
87.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,443
Average weekly wage
$1,174
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
209

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

How it compares

LangleyState medianUS median
Typical home value$780,891$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$825,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,600/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,020$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 Langley, WA?
$780,891.
What is the median sale price in Langley, WA?
$825,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Langley, WA?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in Langley, WA?
Typical rent: $2,600/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Langley, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, coastal flooding, earthquake, ice storm.
Is Langley, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Langley, WA. 28 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 Langley, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Langley, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Langley, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Langley, WA?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Langley, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Langley, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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