
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Olympia metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Olympia metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $357,377 in February, 2.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.67%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Olympia metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 8 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

#8. Bucoda, WA
- Typical home value: $284,594
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +60.6%

#7. Yelm, WA
- Typical home value: $475,982
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +50.5%

#6. Tenino, WA
- Typical home value: $497,103
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +51.3%

#5. Lacey, WA
- Typical home value: $499,941
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +49.7%

#4. Rochester, WA
- Typical home value: $506,403
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +52.2%

#3. Rainier, WA
- Typical home value: $507,147
- 1-year price change: +5.9%
- 5-year price change: +63.9%

#2. Tumwater, WA
- Typical home value: $512,413
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +47.6%

#1. Olympia, WA
- Typical home value: $532,236
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +46.3%