Olympia, WA

Metro area in Washington · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.1%

Median Home Value

$518,309

↑ +0.3%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$2,028/mo

↑ +4.3%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.7%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+28.4%

Income Needed to Buy

$131,124

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

750

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.3

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.1%

3 Months

↑ +0.2%

12 Months

↑ +0.1%

5-Year Price Trend

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