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Soap Lake, WA

Soap Lake, WA.

Population: 4,437 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Soap Lake, WA is $300,519 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $414,000 after a median 48 days on market. 3 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, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$300,519

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$300,519
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+0.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.7%
10-year appreciation
+100.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$307,182
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
$414,000
Median list price
$312,700
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
+59.9%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
25
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+0.3%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,034/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,361/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,275/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
0
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.1 : 1
Schools include
Soap Lake Elementary, Soap Lake Middle & High School, RISE Academy

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, inland flooding, wildfire, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Moses Lake Wellfield Contamination (15.5 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
63.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.8 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)
28
Days with Good air quality
291
Days with Moderate air quality
71
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,504
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,862

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Ephrata Municipal Airport (EPH) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grant County International Airport (MWH) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
4
Hospitals include
SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL, OTHELLO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
+75 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
44.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,842
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
33,446
Average weekly wage
$1,197
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
431

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

How it compares

Soap LakeState medianUS median
Typical home value$300,519$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$414,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,842$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 Soap Lake, WA?
$300,519.
What is the median sale price in Soap Lake, WA?
$414,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Soap Lake, WA?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Soap Lake, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,361/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Soap Lake, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, inland flooding, wildfire, winter weather.
Is Soap Lake, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Soap Lake, WA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Soap Lake, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Soap Lake, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Soap Lake, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Soap Lake, WA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Soap Lake, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Soap Lake, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 28. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Soap Lake, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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