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 $364,891 in September, 0.0% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of October 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.27%.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: $314,934
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +48.3%
#7. Yelm, WA
- Typical home value: $482,696
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%
#6. Tenino, WA
- Typical home value: $504,595
- 1-year price change: +0.5%
- 5-year price change: +38.6%
#5. Lacey, WA
- Typical home value: $506,909
- 1-year price change: +0.0%
- 5-year price change: +37.9%
#4. Rochester, WA
- Typical home value: $513,244
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +41.1%
#3. Rainier, WA
- Typical home value: $514,971
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +50.3%
#2. Tumwater, WA
- Typical home value: $521,118
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +36.8%
#1. Olympia, WA
- Typical home value: $536,435
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +35.9%