Housing & Real Estate — Yelm, Washington
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 3,529 |
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| Occupied | 3,469 |
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| Vacant | 60 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 2,423 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,046 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $455,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$496,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,363/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,474/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 18.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 33.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,074 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,268 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 660 |
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| Built before 1960 | 250 |
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| Median Year Built | 2003 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
