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 $358,761 in November, 2.3% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of December 19, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.72%.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: $289,318
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +64.6%
#7. Yelm, WA
- Typical home value: $471,515
- 1-year price change: +4.0%
- 5-year price change: +55.8%
#6. Lacey, WA
- Typical home value: $494,238
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +54.1%
#5. Tenino, WA
- Typical home value: $497,955
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +53.7%
#4. Rainier, WA
- Typical home value: $503,174
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +66.7%
#3. Rochester, WA
- Typical home value: $504,602
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: +55.5%
#2. Tumwater, WA
- Typical home value: $506,527
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +51.5%
#1. Olympia, WA
- Typical home value: $528,247
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +49.5%