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About Elma
City in Washington, United StatesElma is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,438 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Elma
The typical Elma home is worth about $368,000, about the same as a year ago, 38% below the Washington typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Elma
Safety Grade C+
Elma reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 64% report less.
Work & commute in Elma
Full picture →Most working residents leave Elma for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Olympia (8%), Seattle (7%) and Aberdeen (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Health in Elma
Health Grade C+
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Washington
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Elma
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Elma
Full climate →Elma has mild winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 77°, a January night drops to 34°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Elma
All Elma schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Elma’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 51% of Washington’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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