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Morton, WA

Morton, WA.

Population: 2,172 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Morton, WA is $353,754 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $359,500 after a median 28 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$353,754

Typical home value

+0.7%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$353,754
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
10-year appreciation
+149.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$359,684
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
$359,500
Median list price
$410,000
Median price per sqft
$279
1-year sale-price change
-8.2%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$999/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,097/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,435/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,870/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,177/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
Schools include
Morton Elementary School, Morton Junior-Senior High, Morton Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, volcanic activity
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · volcanic activity: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A05
NFIP flood claims on record
18
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
91.7 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)
20
Days with Good air quality
295
Days with Moderate air quality
28
Highest AQI recorded (year)
74

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
349
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
687

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Strom Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) (40 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ARBOR HEALTH MORTON HOSPITAL
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)
+268 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
51.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,122
Households with broadband internet
55.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
22,568
Average weekly wage
$1,129
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
431

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

How it compares

MortonState medianUS median
Typical home value$353,754$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$359,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,122$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 Morton, WA?
$353,754.
What is the median sale price in Morton, WA?
$359,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Morton, WA?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Morton, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,435/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Morton, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, volcanic activity.
Is Morton, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Morton, WA. 18 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A05. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Morton, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Morton, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Morton, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Morton, WA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Morton, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Morton, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 20. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Morton, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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