Duvall, WA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

King County · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue · population 9,176

Growing fastSmall-town feel
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62
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Duvall stands

Population growing 3.4% per year.

Median home $985,623
1-year -2.4%
5-yr CAGR +5.0%
vs 5-yr peak -6.3%
Population +3.4%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2022-06$986k$452k$666k$880k$1094k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
25/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
10/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
59/100
Workable for remote workers
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 22.8
Lean rent

At a 22.8 price-to-rent ratio, the math is starting to lean toward renting in Duvall. Owner-occupier ROI requires longer holds and the assumption that prices keep appreciating roughly at the rate of rent.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
38 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
65 · w22%
Distance from peak
56 · w18%
Population growth
90 · w16%
Home 10-yr CAGR
77 · w10%
Long thesis

Duvall has held up across the cycle: home values at $985,623 with +5.0% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Duvall carries a $985,623 median home with only -2.4% YoY. Premium pricing in a flat tape is the bear setup — you're paying for the trend that already ran while new buyers can't afford to extend it.

About Duvall

Duvall is a city in King County, Washington, with an estimated population of 9,176. It anchors the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. The population has grown 3.4% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Duvall is $985,623 as of 2026-04, down 2.4% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.0% annual growth (-6.3% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Duvall average $3,600 per month. The composite momentum score is 62 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

Bull case

People are voting with their feet: population growing 3.4% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
The data is the data: Duvall has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 2-criteria momentum score on this page.

Bear case

Expensive AND not growing: median home $985,623 with only -2.4% YoY. You’re paying premium pricing for a flat trend.
Cooling: -2.4% over the trailing year — momentum has stalled.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for King County right now.

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Cities like Duvall

Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
45° / 35°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
77° / 56°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
152
~42% of year
Annual precip
38″ rain
10″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
High
Earthquake
Very high
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
75%
Very humid climate
Median household income
$90,400
Washington state median
Top industries (state-level)
Tech (Amazon/MS)Aerospace (Boeing)Agriculture

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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