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Waterville, WA

Waterville, WA.

Population: 1,783 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Waterville, WA is $330,694 — up 8.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 149 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$330,694

Typical home value

+8.4%

1-year change

149

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$330,694
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+123.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$330,792
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
$265,000
Median list price
$484,000
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-31.2%
Median days on market
149 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
93.3%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,121/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,467/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,989/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,452/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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
Schools include
Waterville High School, Waterville Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
279
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
471

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Waterville Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pangborn Memorial Airport (EAT) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
CONFLUENCE HEALTH HOSPITAL, SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, COLUMBIA BASIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
+113 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
70.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,106
Households with broadband internet
65.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,122
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
303

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

How it compares

WatervilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$330,694$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$265,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market149 days29 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,106$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 Waterville, WA?
$330,694.
What is the median sale price in Waterville, WA?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Waterville, WA?
Median days on market: 149 days.
What is typical rent in Waterville, WA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,467/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waterville, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, wildfire.
What is the wildfire risk in Waterville, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waterville, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waterville, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waterville, WA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Waterville, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Waterville, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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