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 $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.22%.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: $307,799
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +34.4%
#7. Yelm, WA
- Typical home value: $482,985
- 1-year price change: +0.4%
- 5-year price change: +24.4%
#6. Tenino, WA
- Typical home value: $503,695
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +27.7%
#5. Rochester, WA
- Typical home value: $508,250
- 1-year price change: +1.3%
- 5-year price change: +29.2%
#4. Rainier, WA
- Typical home value: $509,400
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +35.5%
#3. Lacey, WA
- Typical home value: $511,129
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +25.9%
#2. Tumwater, WA
- Typical home value: $521,198
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +25.8%
#1. Olympia, WA
- Typical home value: $527,202
- 1-year price change: +0.0%
- 5-year price change: +25.4%