NEIGHBORSCORE

Belfair, Washington · ZIP 98528

Belfair — ZIP 98528

Crime DataSchools

Belfair (98528) scores 60/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $492K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

Tap a tab to compare 98528 against its city, state, or the nation.

Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency23%
Avg reading proficiency39%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$492K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Tahuya, WashingtonTahuyaZIP 98588
60= even vs here
Allyn, WashingtonAllynZIP 98524
64▲4 vs here
Grapeview, WashingtonGrapeviewZIP 98546
62▲2 vs here
Lilliwaup, WashingtonLilliwaupZIP 98555
60= even vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$492K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

884

Violent Crime

177

Property Crime

707

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mason County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Belfair ElementaryPK–05392
28%
41%
Sand Hill ElementaryKG–05537
26%
31%
Hawkins Middle School06–08485
26%
32%
North Mason Senior High School09–12735
12%
52%
Mary E. Theler Early Learning CenterPK–KG54Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

12,398

Median Income

$91K

Homeownership

81%

Median Age

42.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98528 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98528 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98528 is approximately $492K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98528 in Belfair has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.