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Elk Plain, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Elk Plain, WA (Pierce County) — Census median home value $440,300, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Elk Plain houses and the broader area.
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Elk Plain, WA is in Pierce County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Elk Plain and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 13,863, with a median household income of $101,250. Census data puts Elk Plain houses at a median value of $440,300 (all owner-occupied homes); Pierce County's current median listing price runs $652,450, roughly flat over the past year.
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Market overview
Elk Plain housing market
Elk Plain is in Pierce County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Elk Plain and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$440,300
Population (Census ACS)
13,863
Median household income
$101,250
County price trend (2025)
2.89% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Elk Plain market snapshot
Population
13,863
County
Pierce County
Median Household Income
$101,250
Median Home Value (city)
$440,300
Median Listing Price (Pierce County)
$652,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,908/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elk Plain's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $440,300. Separately, Pierce County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $652,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Pierce County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.89% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Elk Plain has an estimated population of 13,863 and a median household income of $101,250, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Elk Plain's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Elk Plain
County guide: Pierce County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Elk Plain.
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Nearby communities include South Creek, Frederickson, Graham, Spanaway, Summit View, South Hill, Clover Creek, Parkland, Orting, Clear Lake, Kapowsin, McMillin, McChord AFB, Summit, Roy, Midland.
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Spanaway market data
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Summit View market data
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Clover Creek market data
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Orting market data
Nearby city · ~8.2 mi
Clear Lake market data
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Kapowsin market data
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McMillin market data
Nearby city · ~8.4 mi
McChord AFB market data
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Summit market data
Nearby city · ~8.8 mi
Roy market data
Nearby city · ~9.0 mi
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Nearby city · ~9.3 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: North Yelm (~12.8 mi), Milton (~14.7 mi), Yelm (~14.8 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (~14.8 mi), Pacific (~16.1 mi), Lakeland South (~16.6 mi), Algona (~17.5 mi), Rainier (~18.3 mi), Federal Way (~18.7 mi), Auburn (~19.5 mi), Tanglewilde (~19.6 mi), Lacey (~20.4 mi), Lakeland North (~20.8 mi), Enumclaw (~20.9 mi), Lake Holm (~21.4 mi), Lake Morton-Berrydale (~23.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Elk Plain data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
13,863
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$440,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$101,250
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,908
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2.89%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$652,450
Census place type
CDP
County
Pierce County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
8.38 sq mi
Census GEOID
5321205
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Elk Plain
Schools
Tacoma School District — 69 schools, 28,311 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Pierce addresses may be served by Tacoma School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Elk Plain FAQ
What are houses worth in Elk Plain, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Elk Plain at $440,300. Pierce County's current median listing price runs $652,450, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Elk Plain, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Elk Plain, Census ACS data shows a median value of $440,300. Active listing prices in Pierce County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Elk Plain, WA?
Elk Plain houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Pierce County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Elk Plain, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elk Plain's population at approximately 13,863.
What's the median rent in Elk Plain, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Elk Plain at approximately $1,908 per month.
What is the median household income in Elk Plain, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Elk Plain at approximately $101,250.
Is the Elk Plain housing market growing?
Pierce County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.89% annual change in 2025.
Is Elk Plain, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Elk Plain's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Elk Plain, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Tacoma School District for many Elk Plain addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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