
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 $358,461 in December, 2.6% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 16, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 7.04%.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: $287,268
- 1-year price change: +5.8%
- 5-year price change: +63.2%

#7. Yelm, WA
- Typical home value: $468,777
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +54.0%

#6. Tenino, WA
- Typical home value: $492,597
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: +52.6%

#5. Lacey, WA
- Typical home value: $493,596
- 1-year price change: +3.6%
- 5-year price change: +52.8%

#4. Rainier, WA
- Typical home value: $500,493
- 1-year price change: +6.3%
- 5-year price change: +65.5%

#3. Rochester, WA
- Typical home value: $502,689
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +54.2%

#2. Tumwater, WA
- Typical home value: $505,361
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +50.5%

#1. Olympia, WA
- Typical home value: $526,397
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +48.7%