The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 69024 sells for about $110,000, or $91 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 7 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $817 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Hitchcock County, Nebraska (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 69024 — Culbertson
The Fall City housing market remains stable with high price points and low inventory, reflecting its desirability as a semi-rural residential area. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight easing, the market remains competitive for buyers due to limited supply. The area continues to attract high-income professionals who prioritize lifestyle over proximity to urban centers.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a semi-rural lifestyle with proximity to the Eastside employment core, though it is less suited for those requiring high-density urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 7 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 11.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98024, King County WA
Crime rates in Fall City are generally low, with the area experiencing significantly fewer property and violent crimes compared to the broader King County and Seattle metropolitan averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Snoqualmie Valley School District, which is highly regarded for its academic performance and student support services.
The area faces moderate flood risks due to its proximity to the Snoqualmie River and is subject to standard regional wildfire and wind-related insurance considerations.
Economic momentum is driven by its status as a semi-rural residential enclave for commuters to the Eastside tech corridor, with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by King County based on market value, with rates influenced by local school district levies and special utility district assessments.
Commuters primarily rely on SR 202 to reach employment hubs in Redmond, Bellevue, and Issaquah, with travel times heavily dependent on peak-hour traffic.
The area offers extensive access to outdoor recreation, including the Snoqualmie River for fishing and boating, nearby hiking trails, and local parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with limited multi-family options and a prevalence of single-family home rentals.
The economy is largely service-oriented with a significant portion of the workforce commuting to major tech and aerospace employers in the Seattle-Bellevue-Redmond metro area.
Public transit is limited, with residents primarily dependent on private vehicles for commuting and daily errands.
Development is strictly managed by King County rural zoning regulations, limiting large-scale commercial or high-density residential projects.
King County Department of Assessments performs annual revaluations to ensure property assessments reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Snoqualmie Valley School District taxes and various local fire and emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's rural nature and proximity to river flood zones.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 98024 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Lucy’s Bakery & Cafe4.617.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional river providing fishing, kayaking, and scenic views.
Local park offering sports fields and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($1,248,591) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Hitchcock County's retained level and was not stored.