Question 1

Is 98247 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98247 in Deming has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Deming city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98247 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 98247?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98247 has a school score of 73/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 98247 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Deming district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 98247 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98247?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 98247 is approximately $638K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 98247 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 98247 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 98247 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98247 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Deming. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 98247 scores similarly to the middle tier of Deming 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.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Nooksack Elementary	PK–05	412	72%	82%
Nooksack Valley High School	07–12	520	62%	82%
Nooksack Valley Middle School	06–08	469	52%	64%
Everson Elementary	PK–05	288	47%	47%

— ZIP 98247

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