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Stanwood, WA

Stanwood, WA.

Population: 27,389 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Stanwood, WA is $701,753 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $675,000 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,108/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with ice storm, landslide, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$701,753

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$701,753
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+97.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$714,644
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
$675,000
Median list price
$664,990
Median price per sqft
$338
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
138
For-sale inventory
109
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
124
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,108/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,091/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,549/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,324/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,954/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
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.6 : 1
Schools include
Stanwood High School, Stanwood Middle School, Stanwood Elementary School, Twin City Elementary, Lincoln Hill High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · landslide: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
146
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Air Station, Whidbey Island (Ault Field) (18.3 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
58.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.4 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
701
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,162
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,524

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve (17 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, San Juan Island National Historical Park, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Sunset Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Arlington Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL, ISLAND HOSPITAL, PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EVERETT
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)
+260 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
20.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,724
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
78.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
257,388
Average weekly wage
$1,606
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,372

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

How it compares

StanwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$701,753$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$675,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,108/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,724$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 Stanwood, WA?
$701,753.
What is the median sale price in Stanwood, WA?
$675,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Stanwood, WA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Stanwood, WA?
Typical rent: $2,108/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Stanwood, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heat wave.
Is Stanwood, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Stanwood, WA. 146 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 Stanwood, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Stanwood, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stanwood, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Stanwood, WA?
9 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Stanwood, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Stanwood, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Stanwood, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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