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Living in North Yelm, WA
Explore North Yelm and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.5 / 10
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North Yelm at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,522
Median Household Income$73,725
Median Home Value$384,500
Median Gross Rent$1,464
Median Age40.0
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment1.3%
Work From Home12.3%
Homeownership74.7%
Housing Vacancy7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
North Yelm is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in North Yelm and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in North Yelm
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$384,500
Median Gross Rent$1,464
Homeownership74.7%
Housing Vacancy7.0%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for North Yelm, WA
Median Household Income$73,725
Unemployment1.3%
Work From Home12.3%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in North Yelm and how households are structured
Population2,522
Median Age40.0
Average Household Size2.4
North Yelm is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in North Yelm
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for North Yelm point to warm summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High77.6°F
Average Winter Low33.2°F
Annual Rainfall54.0 in.
Annual Snowfall3.9 in.
Seasonal Life in North Yelm
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
North Yelm is located in Thurston County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Thurston County.
County Intelligence
North Yelm & Thurston County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
North Yelm is located in Thurston County, Washington.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in North Yelm.
Current NarrowTheList data for North Yelm shows a population of about 2,522. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Thurston County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for North Yelm.
For someone considering a move to North Yelm, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting and a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.