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Elma, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Elma, WA (Grays Harbor County) — Census median home value $379,200, county listing prices down about 3.3% over the past year. Market data for Elma houses and the broader area.
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Elma, WA is in Grays Harbor County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Elma and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,452, with a median household income of $66,194. Census data puts Elma houses at a median value of $379,200 (all owner-occupied homes); Grays Harbor County's current median listing price runs $405,975, down about 3.3% over the past year.
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Market overview
Elma housing market
Elma is in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Elma and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$379,200
Population (Census ACS)
3,452
Median household income
$66,194
County price trend (2025)
3.1% 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
Elma market snapshot
Population
3,452
County
Grays Harbor County
Median Household Income
$66,194
Median Home Value (city)
$379,200
Median Listing Price (Grays Harbor County)
$405,975
Median Gross Rent
$987/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-3.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elma's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $379,200. Separately, Grays Harbor County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $405,975. 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
Grays Harbor County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.1% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Elma has an estimated population of 3,452 and a median household income of $66,194, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Elma's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% 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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County guide: Grays Harbor County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Elma.
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Census & home facts
Elma data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,452
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$379,200
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$66,194
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$987
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.1%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$405,975
Census place type
city
County
Grays Harbor County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.76 sq mi
Census GEOID
5321450
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 Elma
Schools
Aberdeen School District — 13 schools, 3,304 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Grays Harbor addresses may be served by Aberdeen School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Elma FAQ
What are houses worth in Elma, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Elma at $379,200. Grays Harbor County's current median listing price runs $405,975, down about 3.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Elma, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Elma, Census ACS data shows a median value of $379,200. Active listing prices in Grays Harbor County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Elma, WA?
Elma houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Grays Harbor 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 Elma, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Elma's population at approximately 3,452.
What's the median rent in Elma, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Elma at approximately $987 per month.
What is the median household income in Elma, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Elma at approximately $66,194.
Is the Elma housing market growing?
Grays Harbor County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.1% annual change in 2025.
Is Elma, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Elma's median home value at about 5.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% 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 Elma, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Aberdeen School District for many Elma addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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