The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98629 sells for about $659,975, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,450 a month.
ZIP 98629 — La Center
The housing market in 98629 remains stable with moderate price appreciation and consistent demand from families. Limited inventory continues to support current price levels, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quieter, suburban lifestyle with access to larger employment centers while maintaining a small-town community feel.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 5.1% — 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 7.9%/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 6.7%/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 98629, Clark County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
La Center generally experiences low crime rates, consistent with its status as a small, family-oriented community in Clark County.
Schools in the La Center School District are generally well-regarded, often receiving favorable ratings for student performance and community engagement.
The area faces moderate risks related to regional wildfire smoke and seasonal flooding near the East Fork Lewis River, typical for southwest Washington.
Growth is driven by residential expansion and proximity to the Vancouver-Portland metro area, with ongoing infrastructure improvements to support the increasing population.
Property taxes are assessed by Clark County based on local levies, school district requirements, and state mandates; Washington does not have a personal income tax.
Residents primarily commute via I-5 to employment hubs in Vancouver and Portland, with travel times typically ranging from 25 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features access to the East Fork Lewis River for fishing and boating, local community parks, and proximity to regional hiking trails and golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand, with limited multi-family inventory and a strong preference for single-family rentals.
The local economy is supported by small businesses, local government, and the service sector, with many residents employed in the broader Portland-Vancouver metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-5 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Planning efforts are focused on managing residential growth while preserving the rural character of the surrounding landscape.
The Clark County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically conducting physical inspections on a cyclical basis.
Parcels are subject to La Center School District levies and various Clark County special service districts for fire and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and flood zone designations near the river.
Washington continues to see net positive domestic migration, driven by economic opportunities in the Puget Sound and Portland-Vancouver regions.
Washington is primarily a non-judicial foreclosure state, with specific notice requirements and timelines for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known defects and material conditions.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 98629.
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.
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.614.8 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.115.1 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Vancouver3.814.1 mi
- Kids Club Fun & Fitness4.39.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.114.6 mi
- Cascades Amphitheater4.18.3 mi
- Portland Expo Center4.217.8 mi
- Portland International Raceway4.618.4 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.113.9 mi
- Clark County Fairgrounds4.38 mi
- Battle Ground Lake State Park4.67.7 mi
- Spirit Of Halloweentown3.78.2 mi
- Lewisville Regional Park4.75.1 mi
- Paradise Point State Park43.8 mi
- Kids Club Fun & Fitness4.39.8 mi
- HalloweenTown Every October4.28.2 mi
- Fort Vancouver National Historic Site4.716.5 mi
- Cedar Creek Grist Mill4.85.8 mi
- Chicky Play Museum4.414.1 mi
- Pearson Field4.816.5 mi
- Battle Ground Lake State Park4.67.7 mi
- Lewisville Regional Park4.75.1 mi
- Paradise Point State Park43.8 mi
- Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge4.76.1 mi
- Moulton Falls Regional Park4.811.7 mi
- Portland Yacht Club4.718 mi
- Scappoose Bay Marine Park, Port of Columbia County4.510.4 mi
- Fred's Marina4.418.7 mi
- Tomahawk Bay Marina4.317.7 mi
- Rocky Pointe Marina4.116.2 mi
- Lewis River Golf Course4.25.5 mi
- Pine Crest Golf Course4.510 mi
- The North Fork Grill4.25.5 mi
- WinCo Foods4.311.7 mi
- Fred Meyer4.29.8 mi
- WinCo Foods4.511 mi
- Fred Meyer4.112.8 mi
- Chuck's Fresh Market4.510.7 mi
- Portland International Airport4.519.1 mi
- Providence Saint Vincent Hospital Heliport4.625.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central community park featuring sports fields and picnic areas.
Provides recreational opportunities including fishing, swimming, and kayaking.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.