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Orcas, WA

Orcas, WA.

Population: 442 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.45M
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
-1.1%
5-year appreciation
+8.2%
10-year appreciation
+86.4%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$1.57M
House Price Index
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
27.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
San Juan Island National Historical Park (8 mi)
Nearest airport
Wilding Farm Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Friday Harbor Airport (FRD) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
136
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+40 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Median annual property tax
$6,107
Households with broadband internet
73.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,098
Average weekly wage
$951
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
88

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

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

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