At a Glance
Median Income
$77,691
$38,965 per capita
Home Value
$330,200
Zillow: $482,985
Median Rent
$1,379/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
13.1% smoking rate
How North Yelm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Yelm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Yelm a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Yelm residents earn a median household income of $77,691 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,965. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,476 business establishments, including 620 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Yelm is $330,200 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,985. Median rent is $1,379/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
10.9% of adults in North Yelm hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Yelm has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population2,503
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density756/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,691
Per Capita$38,965
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
A
Home Value$330,200
Rent$1,379
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$482,985
Housing Units1,213
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation269 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in North Yelm was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 620 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.