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Yelm, WA
B+
Population: 10,205
Home Price: $315,400
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Overview
Yelm is a small city in the state of Washington with a population of 10,205. Yelm has a dry summer and wet winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
36.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Yelm, WA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Yelm
Washington
United States
Per Capita Income
$28,130
$38,009
$32,693
Median Household Income
$83,027
$79,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
5.4%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Yelm
Washington
United States
Median Age
31.3
42.6
42.3
Gender
Yelm
Washington
United States
Male
50.1%
50.5%
49.8%
Female
49.9%
49.5%
50.2%
Race
Yelm
Washington
United States
White
76.8%
78.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.0%
1.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
3.4%
2.7%
Asian
1.0%
3.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
5.8%
0.4%
0.2%
Other Race
2.8%
4.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
12.1%
8.0%
5.2%
Housing Information
Yelm
Washington
United States
Median Home Price
$315,400
$356,873
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,233
$1,118
$801
Family Households
60.8%
60.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
19.0%
19.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
67.7%
73.4%
72.9%
Renters
32.3%
26.6%
27.1%
Education
Yelm
Washington
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.8%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.5%
23.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
35.6%
25.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
14.3%
11.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.0%
17.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Yelm
Washington
United States
Mathematics
48.6%
45.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
55.8%
57.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Yelm
Washington
United States
Murder
0.0
1.7
3.0
Rape
20.5
38.1
38.0
Robbery
51.3
40.4
40.7
Assault
256.6
129.1
188.5
Property Crime
Yelm
Washington
United States
Burglary
369.6
386.6
336.1
Theft
3356.9
1843.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
297.7
247.4
167.1
Arson
30.8
11.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Yelm, WA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
hot dogs
gluten free
cooking
beer
thanksgiving dinner
delicious
middle eastern
ice cream
tasty
pie
flavorpacked
tacos
salad
chicken salad
bbq
locally grown
vegan
tuna
farm fresh eggs
football
high school football
little league
seattle sports
country music
video games
classic rock
nfl
major league
baseball
teams
soccer
poker
gaming
professional wrestling
wrestling
youth baseball
esports
basketball
olympics
nature
nft
jewelry
photography
fashion
creative
arist
painting
composition
performing arts
furaffinity
watercolor paintings
comics
paintings
aspiring screenplay
curiosities
nfts
craft
artists
prints
video games
road trips
books
gaming
custom pcs
photography
playstationpc
fishing
youtuber
comics
adventures
dd
outdoor activities
fulltime
hiking
fitness
memes
memorabilia
cigars
niche
classic rock
media marketing
tv
sports
gaming
professional wrestling
corporate
photography
karenfromphilly
playstationpc
fashion
holistics
marketing
creative
writerhost
videography photography
awardwinning
advertising
performing arts
arts
summer
sports
nature
space
wellkept
photography
winter
rec
beach
air conditioning
fishing
coldweather
backyard
outdoor adventures
campgrounds
arts
mountain
poolside
outdoor activities
hiking
free shipping
repair shop
farmers market
accessories
apparel accessories
amazon
apparel
select items
dollar tree
jewelry
flower shop
grocery store
stickers
gift card
groceries
safeway
decals
handmade
paper cups
merch
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