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As of today, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate for South Cle Elum is approximately 6.869% (6.904% APR). Rates vary based on your credit score, loan type, down payment, and other factors. Safe Rate updates rates daily using live investor pricing.
View current rates for South Cle ElumThe median home value in South Cle Elum is $510k. The median monthly rent is $1,593. Annual property taxes average $3k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in South Cle Elum have decreased 0.5% over the past two years. Buyers may find more negotiating room in this market. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $1,841/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $79k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in South Cle Elum is $47k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in South Cle Elum are wholesale trade (18%) and education (18%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.