Hoquiam, Washington · ZIP 98550

Hoquiam — ZIP 98550

Hoquiam (98550) scores 75/100 — Good for Washington. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $250K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index53/100

Avg math proficiency21%

Avg reading proficiency34%

Schools nearby6

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index81/100

Typical home value$250K

Median rent$1,492/mo

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

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$250K

Median Rent

$1,492/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 4 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

878

Violent Crime

133

Property Crime

745

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Grays Harbor 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.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Central Elementary School	02–05	232	32%	32%
Lincoln Elementary	02–05	233	27%	27%
Hoquiam High School	09–12	410	22%	47%
Hoquiam Middle School	06–08	372	14%	33%
Hoquiam Homelink School	KG–12	107	8%	32%
Emerson Elementary	PK–01	212	Not reported	Not 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.

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Demographics

Population

12,274

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98550 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 98550 has a school score of 53/100. 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 98550 is approximately $250K. 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 98550 in Hoquiam has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100. 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.