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Yelm, WA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Scarlett

What Yelm does better than anywhere else

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $88,279 in Yelm. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Declan W.

Best neighborhoods in Yelm

Hi all, Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The su...

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Thomas Lee

Moving to Yelm for work -advice?

Random thought, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $439,100, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 10,618, Yelm is a small town. Homes are going for about $439,100 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus...

7 replies 12 upvotes moving
Declan W.

Living in Yelm -the reality

I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 10,618 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What are your go-to spots? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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Thomas Lee

Career opportunities in Yelm, WA

Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $439,100 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new development. The park...

2 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Ian A.

Relocating to Yelm, WA -pros and cons?

First post here. Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Yelm sits at 328.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,363/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $439,100 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarco...

2 replies 0 upvotes moving
Emilia M.

Freelancing from Yelm -experience?

So, I'm a college student here and With a population of 10,618, Yelm is a small town. Rent is about $1,363/month for a decent place. Median household income is $88,279, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not ...

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Adeline C.

Best hidden gems in Yelm

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $88,279, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Thomas Lee

Planning a move to Yelm -neighborhoods?

I'm a 54-year-old social worker and Median household income is $88,279, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $439,100, which is pretty steep. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

4 replies 13 upvotes moving
Ian A.

What's it really like living in Yelm?

First post here. Is this normal for Yelm? The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

0 replies 14 upvotes living
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