Question 1

Is 98445 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98445 in Clover Creek has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Clover Creek city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98445 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 98445?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98445 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 98445. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 98445 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Clover Creek. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98445?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 98445 is approximately $499K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 98445 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 98445 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 98445 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98445 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Clover Creek. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 98445 scores similarly to the middle tier of Clover Creek neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Clover Creek — ZIP 98445

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Chester H Thompson Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Spanaway Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Thompson Preschool	PK–KG	—	—	—
Elmhurst Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Franklin Pierce High School	09–12	—	—	—
Harvard Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Morris Ford Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Midland Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Larchmont Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—