What are the schools like in North Yelm, WA?

School district data for North Yelm is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in North Yelm?

The median household income in North Yelm, WA is $75,489 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in North Yelm, WA?

North Yelm has an average high temperature of 46.0°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

North Yelm, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is North Yelm, WA affordable or expensive?

North Yelm's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means North Yelm is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $282,800 and the median rent is $1,363 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in North Yelm, WA?

North Yelm has a violent crime rate of 260.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1980.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is North Yelm, WA a Good Place to Live?

North Yelm is a small town of 2,785 in Washington, with a median household income of $75,489 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: North Yelm's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether North Yelm is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All North Yelm city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.7

North Yelm's overall cost of living index is 104.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in North Yelm costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	North Yelm, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$282,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,363	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,489	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

North Yelm's violent crime rate is 260.6 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

260.6 /100k

Property Crime

1980.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	North Yelm, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

North Yelm sees average highs of 46.0°F in January and 77.6°F in July, with 54.0 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	North Yelm, WA
Average High — January	46.0°F
Average High — July	77.6°F
Annual Precipitation	54.0"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	North Yelm, WA	National Avg
Population	2,785	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	14.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Yelm, WA 2 mi McKenna, WA 4 mi Roy, WA 4 mi Nisqually Indian Community, WA 5 mi Rainier, WA 6 mi

North Yelm vs Other Cities

North Yelm, WA vs Yelm, WA North Yelm, WA vs McKenna, WA North Yelm, WA vs Roy, WA North Yelm, WA vs Nisqually Indian Community, WA North Yelm, WA vs Rainier, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Yelm, WA affordable or expensive?

North Yelm's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts North Yelm roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $282,800 and median rent is $1,363/month.

What is the crime rate in North Yelm, WA?

North Yelm's violent crime rate is 260.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1980.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in North Yelm?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is North Yelm, WA a good place to live?

North Yelm, WA has a population of 2,785, a median household income of $75,489, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in North Yelm?

North Yelm averages 46.0°F in January and 77.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.0 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of North Yelm?

The population of North Yelm, Washington is 2,785 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in North Yelm?

Key numbers for living in North Yelm: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $282,800, median household income $75,489, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Yelm side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.