
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 $367,369 in June, 0.2% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 17, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.75%.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: $313,633
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +51.6%

#7. Yelm, WA
- Typical home value: $492,645
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +42.7%

#6. Tenino, WA
- Typical home value: $512,515
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +44.2%

#5. Lacey, WA
- Typical home value: $516,662
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +42.6%

#4. Rochester, WA
- Typical home value: $520,756
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +46.1%

#3. Rainier, WA
- Typical home value: $526,422
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +56.4%

#2. Tumwater, WA
- Typical home value: $534,180
- 1-year price change: +0.4%
- 5-year price change: +41.0%

#1. Olympia, WA
- Typical home value: $549,761
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +39.9%