At a Glance
Median Income
$88,279
$32,860 per capita
Home Value
$439,100
Zillow: $482,985
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
4,024/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
237 sunny days/yr
How Yelm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yelm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yelm a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yelm residents earn a median household income of $88,279 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,860. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% 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 Yelm is $439,100 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,985. Median rent is $1,363/month, with 29.3% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Yelm reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,024/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Yelm hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yelm has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population10,618
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density1,828/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,279
Per Capita$32,860
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$21,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
B+
Home Value$439,100
Rent$1,363
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$482,985
Housing Units3,389
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent329/100K
Property4,024/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault257/100K
Burglary370/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,249/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days237/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation413 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Yelm was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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