The city of Yelm is located in Thurston County, WA. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 10,617. 

The Yelm Prairie was originally inhabited by the Nisqually.The first permanent non-indigenous settlers came in 1853 to join the Hudson’s Bay Company sheep farmers.

In 1873,  the Northern Pacific Railway brought a lot of prosperity to Yelm. The railroad allowed the people of Yelm to sell their agricultural and forestry products. In 1916 an irrigation company was formed in Yelm which further enhanced their economy. Yelm became a center for commercial production of beans, cucumbers and berries]

The city of Yelm was officially incorporated on December 8, 1924.

Yelm, WA Real Estate 

As of January, 2023 the median home price in Yelm, WA is $397,000.

Redfin describes the Yelm Housing Market as “somewhat competitive.”

Notable Yelm, WA neighborhoods include: 

  • Bald Hills
  • Cougar Mountain
  • Driftwood Valley
  • Lawrence Lake
  • Mountain Shadow
  • Nisqually Meadows
  • Prairie Creek
  • Terra Valley
  • Willow Glenn

Living in Yelm , WA

Education 

K-12 students living in Yelm are served by Yelm Community Schools. Yelm students attend these schools: 

Elementary Schools

  • Fort Stevens
  • Lackamas
  • McKenna
  • Mill Pond
  • Prairie
  • Southworth

Middle Schools

  • Ridgeline
  • Yelm

High Schools

  • Yelm

Healthcare 

There are many great healthcare options in and around Yelm. These options include: 

Attractions

There are many fun things to do in and around Yelm including: 

  • Check out the Tahoma Vista Fiber Mill. A 10-acre alpaca farm where you can meet the alpacas as a part of a small group tour. On the tour you can feed and pet the alpacas while learning more about them. This is a great activity for the whole family.  
  • The Yelm Rainier Tenino Trail is a 14.5 mile line that runs east-west through the southern portion of Thurston County and connects the communities of Yelm, Rainier, and Tenino.
  • The Yelm Farmers Market, runs every Saturday from the end of May to the end of September. The market has over 20 vendors including farmers, artisans, bakers, beekeepers, leatherworkers and much more plus a thriving children’s program and special events.

Looking for more information on moving to Yelm? Our team of real estate agents is here to help. Call us, Shane Lewandwoski 253.617.5921 & Lori Lewandowski, at 253.617.5922 or send your inquiries via email to LoriLewandowski@gmail.com or shanel@johnlscott.com. Put your home search in the hands of  a real estate team with over 38 years of experience!