Wenatchee, Washington · ZIP 98801

Wenatchee — ZIP 98801

Wenatchee (98801) scores 63/100 — 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 $497K.

Overall NeighborScore

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

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency33%

Avg reading proficiency48%

Schools nearby13

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$497K

Median rent$1,729/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

$497K

Median Rent

$1,729/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,092

Violent Crime

162

Property Crime

930

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chelan 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
Sunnyslope Elementary School	KG–05	292	72%	77%
Washington Elementary School	KG–05	554	52%	60%
Foothills Middle School	06–08	567	37%	52%
John Newbery Elementary	KG–05	437	36%	39%
Wenatchee High School	09–12	2,066	32%	70%
Pinnacles Prep Charter School	06–10	234	32%	52%
Abraham Lincoln Elementary	KG–05	604	27%	28%
Mission View Elementary School	KG–05	484	24%	33%
Lewis And Clark Elementary Sch	KG–05	424	22%	37%
Orchard Middle School	06–08	395	22%	34%
Pioneer Middle School	06–08	488	21%	46%
Valley Online Academy	KG–12	23	17%	47%
Chelan County Juvenile Detention Center	03–12	12	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

44,422

Median Income

$81K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

37 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98801 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 98801 has a school score of 61/100. 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 98801 is approximately $497K. 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 98801 in Wenatchee has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. 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.