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Tukwila, WA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Tukwila.

Population: 115,116 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tukwila, WA is $616,427 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $642,000 after a median 11 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,073/month. 35 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, 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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$616,427

Typical home value

-1.0%

1-year change

11

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$616,427
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+7.8%
10-year appreciation
+80.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$653,951
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
$642,000
Median list price
$638,498
Median price per sqft
$371
1-year sale-price change
+9.8%
Median days on market
11 days
Homes sold (recent period)
226
For-sale inventory
288
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
235
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
27 days
New listings (monthly)
92

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,073/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
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
35
Elementary schools
19
Middle schools
6
High schools
7
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Highline School District, Seattle School District No. 1, Rainier Prep Charter School District
Schools include
Raisbeck Aviation High School, Mercer International Middle School, Cleveland High School STEM, Concord International School, Dearborn Park International School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
42
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Lower Duwamish Waterway (1.5 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
54.0°F
Average high
61.5°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.6 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
364
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
127,996
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
79,655

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (4 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
27
Hospitals include
SEATTLE VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA PUGET SOUND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM), VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 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)
-5,092 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,453
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
78.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,255,504
Average weekly wage
$2,730
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,505

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

How it compares

TukwilaState medianUS median
Typical home value$616,427$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$642,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market11 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,073/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$5,453$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 Tukwila, WA?
$616,427.
What is the median sale price in Tukwila, WA?
$642,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Tukwila, WA?
Median days on market: 11 days.
What is typical rent in Tukwila, WA?
Typical rent: $2,073/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tukwila, WA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Tukwila, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 42 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 Tukwila, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tukwila, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tukwila, WA?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Lower Duwamish Waterway, 1.5 mi.
How many schools serve Tukwila, WA?
35 schools (19 elementary, 6 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Tukwila, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tukwila, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tukwila, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Tukwila

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