Living in North Yelm, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Yelm · Census data 2020–2024
North Yelm has 2,522 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $73,725 (25% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $384,500, the median rent is $1,464/month.
North Yelm at a glance
- Population
- 2,522
- Median age
- 40State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $73,725State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $384,500State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,464/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is North Yelm a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Yelm
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Yelm the median home value is $384,500, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,464 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,005 a month in housing costs.
North Yelm median household income
The median household income in North Yelm is $73,725 and the income per person is $38,903. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in North Yelm: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,154
- Owner-occupied
- 74.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.3%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.35
North Yelm demographics
- Population
- 2,522
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 1,073
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Yelm ›
Education in North Yelm
6.9% of adults 25 and older in North Yelm have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Yelm
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
North Yelm vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Yelm | 2,522 | $73,725 | $384,500 | $1,464 |
| Yelm | 11,102 | $90,750 | $455,300 | $1,626 |
| McKenna | 669 | $92,667 | $539,800 | — |
| Roy | 735 | $98,750 | $442,600 | $2,227 |
| Nisqually Indian Community | 628 | $73,750 | $310,000 | $1,000 |
| Rainier | 2,455 | $106,019 | $425,900 | $1,227 |
| Fort Lewis | 15,167 | $58,796 | — | $2,282 |
| DuPont | 9,931 | $120,781 | $583,600 | $2,322 |
| Tanglewilde | 6,314 | $100,714 | $444,900 | $1,852 |
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What is the median household income in North Yelm, WA?
The median household income in North Yelm is $73,725, 25% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Yelm?
The median home value in North Yelm is $384,500, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in North Yelm?
The median gross rent in North Yelm is $1,464 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is North Yelm, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in North Yelm?
The median age in North Yelm is 40 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in North Yelm?
The average commute to work in North Yelm is 35 minutes; 12.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Yelm?
The unemployment rate in North Yelm is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Yelm?
6.9% of adults in North Yelm have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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