Yelm, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Yelm, Washington Summary
Life in Yelm research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Yelm over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Yelm:
The population in Yelm is 10,205.
The median home value in Yelm is $315,400.
The median income in Yelm is $83,027.
The cost of living in Yelm is 113 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Yelm is $1,430.
The unemployment rate in Yelm is 4.9%.
The poverty rate in Yelm is 6.0%.
Table Of Contents
Yelm SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
3
Yelm, WA Crime Report
330
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,070.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
32.09%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Yelm / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 330 | 3,070.1 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 269.8 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 6 | 55.8 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 148.9 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 301 | 2,800.3 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 51 | 474.5 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 219 | 2,037.4 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 288.4 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Yelm, WA Cost Of Living
113
Yelm's Overall Cost Of Living
Yelm's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Yelm | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 123 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 116 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 134 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 90 | 100 | |
Rankings for Yelm in Washington
Map Of Yelm, WA
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Population over time in Yelm
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,262 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 8,772 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 8,425 | 4.5% |
| 2018 | 8,066 | 4.7% |
| 2017 | 7,701 | 4.1% |
| 2016 | 7,398 | 4.4% |
| 2015 | 7,086 | 4.8% |
| 2014 | 6,762 | 4.3% |
| 2013 | 6,482 | 4.8% |
| 2012 | 6,186 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Yelm
| Race | Yelm | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.8% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 5.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 8.6% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Yelm
| Gender | Yelm | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Yelm for adults over 25
| Education | Yelm | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 36.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Yelm, Washington
| Income | Yelm | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.6% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.8% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 25.8% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.9% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.0% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.4% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
