The basics
Total Population
3,701
Median Age
35.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$232,400
Median Property Tax
$2,067
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.05
Median Rent
$880
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
54%
Recession Drop %
-6.5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
87.7
Winter Avg Low (°F)
29.1
Avg Temperature (°F)
54
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
45.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
104.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
8.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
82.5
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 97844: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 97844?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 97844 is $232,400, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 97844?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 97844 is $2,067, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 97844 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 97844 cost about 3.05× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 97844?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 97844 is $880 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 97844?
- ZIP Code 97844 averages 54°F year-round, summer highs near 87.7°F, winter lows around 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 97844 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 97844's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.5 (higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes). 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 →