Town
Elma
- B-Overall Grade
- Town in Washington
- 13 reviews
- Public SchoolsC+
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingC+
- NightlifeC+
- Good for FamiliesB-
- DiversityB
- JobsB-
- WeatherA-
- Cost of LivingB-
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$172,700
National
$184,700Median Rent
$740
National
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Elma Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Elma
Jobs
B-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$49,632
National
$55,322Places to Work in Elma
Elma Reviews
13 reviews
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When it comes to Elma, the people along with the whole town, are so welcoming. The small town of roughly 3,500 shows great pride and care in its community. The town may be quite small, but never fails to show strength when compared to other towns in comparison. I have lived in Elma my whole life, you may have to travel a bit to see anything truly fascinating or to actually shop, but the town itself is just so amazing. Elma sits on a beautiful river called the Chehalis River, which is a perfect place for fishing, hiking, and sometimes swimming if safe. When in a small town like this, you get to know people quite well and have the opportunity to make great neighbors, or even great friends! When it also comes to safety, Elma is protected by former Elma Police Station, which not only provides care for its residents, but else where as well!
I've grown up here my entire life. It's a small town, only one stoplight, and has a strong feeling of community. The schools have good teachers and administrators. There isn't a lot of diversity, however, and the town as a whole is less advanced in tolerance than the surrounding areas. It is improving, though. People care about the town and it's members. It is also a very safe area.
Elma is a nice enough town to look at but even most people you meet that live there want to move. Much like Aberdeen, Montesano and other towns that surround it, Elma is pretty much a hole.