The basics
Total Population
22,468
Median Age
39.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$1,198,700
Median Property Tax
$9,567
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
6.63
Median Rent
$2,470
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
28%
Appreciation 1yr %
2.1%
Pandemic Gain %
21%
Recession Drop %
-19%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
74.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
37
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
2.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
25
Annual Precipitation (in)
40
Annual Snowfall (in)
3.8
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
75.3
EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K
0.02
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 98199: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98199?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 98199 is $1,198,700, higher than 99% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98199?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98199 is $9,567, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 98199 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 98199 cost about 6.63× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98199?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98199 is $2,470 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98199?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 98199 have moved 28% over the past five years (2.1% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98199?
- ZIP Code 98199 averages 53.2°F year-round, summer highs near 74.5°F, winter lows around 37°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.8 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 98199 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 98199's FEMA National Risk Index score is 75.3 (higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →