An aerial view of homes at the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
An attendee learns how to lasso at the annual Harvest Festival at the historic Nelson Farm in the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMAn aerial view of the Cle Elum River leading to Cle Elum Lake near the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMHistoric storefronts in Roslyn, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMAn aerial view of golfers at the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMAn aerial view of swimmers in a common area at the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMAn aerial view of homes at the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMAn aerial view of Cle Elum Lake near the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMAn aerial view of the Cle Elum River near the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMPeople learn how to lasso at the annual Harvest Festival at the historic Nelson Farm in the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMAn aerial view of pickleball courts in a recreation area at the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMPeople learn how to lasso at the annual Harvest Festival at the historic Nelson Farm in the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMChildren ride horses during the annual Harvest Festival at the historic Nelson Farm in the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMPeople take a wagon ride during the annual Harvest Festival at the historic Nelson Farm in the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMAttendees try their hand at archery during the annual Harvest Festival at the historic Nelson Farm in the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMAttendees listen to dance instruction during the annual Harvest Festival at the historic Nelson Farm in the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMThe exterior of a model home in the Suncadia community in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMPeople walk by a mural at the Roslyn Cafe in Roslyn, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMA cyclist passes historic storefronts in Roslyn, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMA mural at Owens Meats is seen near the Cle Elum Bakery in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMEast First Street in downtown Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal
SLUG: HBCLEELUMA mural on Mike’s Tavern welcomes visitors in Cle Elum, Washington on October 4, 2025. Tech workers are fueling a real estate rush in the mountain towns of Cle Elum and Roslyn. CREDIT: David Ryder for The Wall Street Journal