
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 $365,887 in April, 0.7% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of May 15, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.81%.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: $305,358
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +55.7%

#7. Yelm, WA
- Typical home value: $493,796
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +46.6%

#6. Tenino, WA
- Typical home value: $515,791
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +48.2%

#5. Rochester, WA
- Typical home value: $518,997
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +49.1%

#4. Lacey, WA
- Typical home value: $519,072
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +45.9%

#3. Rainier, WA
- Typical home value: $523,451
- 1-year price change: +4.1%
- 5-year price change: +60.8%

#2. Tumwater, WA
- Typical home value: $537,288
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +43.9%

#1. Olympia, WA
- Typical home value: $550,660
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +42.7%