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South Cle Elum, WA

South Cle Elum, WA.

Population: 579 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$410,938
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
-0.9%
5-year appreciation
+9.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$433,665
House Price Index
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$495,000
Median list price
$575,000
Median days on market
727 days
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.1%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
avalanche, landslide, wildfire, earthquake, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
55.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.7 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
287
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mount Rainier National Park (42 mi)
Nearest airport
Cle Elum Municipal Airport (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
17
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+57 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,969
Median annual property tax
$1,857
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,219
Average weekly wage
$858
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
390

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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