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Yelm, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Thurston County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
10,618
Population
1,828/sq mi density
$88,279
Median Income
$32,860 per capita
$439,100
Home Value
$482,985 Zillow
$1,363
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
237 sunny days/yr
329
Violent Crime/100K
4,024 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,279 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$439,100 home value, $1,363/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$439,100
56% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,363/mo
17% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,389
Median year built: 2003
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$439,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$482,985
Median Sale Price
$496,000
Median List Price
$515,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.8%
Owner-Occupied
30.2%
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:
$1,363/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,482/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
16 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
16
Price Drops
18.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$273
Active Inventory
65
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2003
Average age of housing stock: 23 years
Homeownership Rate
69.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $439,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $482,985 |
| Median Sale Price | $496,000 |
| Median List Price | $515,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $273 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,363 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,482 |
| 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
| Days on Market | 16 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.5% |
| Homes Sold | 16 |
| Active Inventory | 65 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $273 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,389 |
| Median Year Built | 2003 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |