South Cle Elum, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
707
Population
1,768/sq mi density
$60,268
Median Income
$28,771 per capita
$375,000
Home Value
$407,030 Zillow
$1,193
Median Rent
31.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$60,268 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$375,000 home value, $1,193/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$375,000
33% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,193/mo
3% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
336
Median year built: 1963
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$375,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$407,030
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.4%
Owner-Occupied
37.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$1,193/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1963
Average age of housing stock: 63 years
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $375,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,030 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,193 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 336 |
| Median Year Built | 1963 |
| Rent Burden | 31.0% |