| Index | Elk Plain | Washington | National |
| Median home price | $276,400 | $269,300 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $1,533 | $1,056 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 3.1 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 80.2% | 62.4% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 19.8% | 37.6% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| McChord AFB, WA | 3,268 | $0 | 100% |
| Ketron Island, WA | 0 | $0 | 100% |
| Fort Lewis, WA | 13,045 | $0 | 100% |
| North Fort Lewis, WA | 6,402 | $0 | 100% |
| La Grande, WA | 88 | $0 | 100% |
| Elk Plain, WA | 15,192 | $276,400 | 50% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Swampscott, MA | 15,184 | $505,900 | 174% |
| Rutland, VT | 15,207 | $151,900 | 18% |
| Northview, MI | 15,209 | $182,900 | 1% |
| Front Royal, VA | 15,214 | $225,200 | 22% |
| Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL | 15,168 | $138,900 | 25% |
| Elk Plain, WA | 15,192 | $276,400 | 50% |
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