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Forks, WA

Forks, WA.

Population: 5,826 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$340,791
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.8%
10-year appreciation
+108.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$345,520
House Price Index
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
winterWeather, earthquake, inlandFlooding, tsunami

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
118.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
307

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Olympic National Park (35 mi)
Nearest airport
Forks Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+277 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Median annual property tax
$1,754
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
63.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,566
Average weekly wage
$876
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
142

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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