The basics
Total Population
26,512
Median Age
48.4
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$580,400
Median Property Tax
$4,996
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
8.54
Median Rent
$1,386
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
19%
Appreciation 1yr %
-3.2%
Pandemic Gain %
21%
Recession Drop %
-30%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
75.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
23.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
44.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
6.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
189.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
23
Annual Snowfall (in)
117.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
63.3
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 97520: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 97520?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 97520 is $580,400, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97520?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97520 is $4,996, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 97520 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 97520 cost about 8.54× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97520?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97520 is $1,386 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 97520?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 97520 have moved 19% over the past five years (-3.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97520?
- ZIP Code 97520 averages 44.1°F year-round, summer highs near 75.4°F, winter lows around 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 117.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 97520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 97520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63.3 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →