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Mesa, WA

Mesa, WA.

Population: 3,215 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mesa, WA is $562,678 — up 3.5% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, heat wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$562,678

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$562,678
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+104.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$564,721
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$449,700
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,094/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,487/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,051/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,341/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
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
Schools include
Basin City Elem, Mesa Elem

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hanford 300-Area (USDOE) (15.3 mi)
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
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
23
Days with Good air quality
312
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Highest AQI recorded (year)
109

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail (8 mi)
National parks include
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Basin City Airfield (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, TRIOS HEALTH, KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
-135 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
34.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,909
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
30.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,969
Average weekly wage
$1,069
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
768

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

How it compares

MesaState medianUS median
Typical home value$562,678$498,615$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,909$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 Mesa, WA?
$562,678.
What is typical rent in Mesa, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,487/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mesa, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Mesa, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mesa, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mesa, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mesa, WA?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Mesa, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mesa, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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