The basics
Total Population
15,428
Median Age
37
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$496,600
Median Property Tax
$4,870
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
5.58
Median Rent
$1,465
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
24%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.3%
Pandemic Gain %
29%
Recession Drop %
-18%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
36.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
55.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
31.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.9
Annual Snowfall (in)
4.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
55.3
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0
The full report
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ZIP Code 97218: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 97218?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 97218 is $496,600, higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97218?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97218 is $4,870, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 97218 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 97218 cost about 5.58× the median household income, higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97218?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97218 is $1,465 a month, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 97218?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 97218 have moved 24% over the past five years (2.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97218?
- ZIP Code 97218 averages 55.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.5°F, winter lows around 36.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 97218 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 97218's FEMA National Risk Index score is 55.3 (lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →