Thurston County
- County in Washington
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Thurston County
- County in Washington
- Rating 3.88 out of 5 8 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade B
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade D+
- Health & Fitnessgrade A+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade B
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Median Home Value
$287,900
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,218
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Thurston County Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault213.2national 282.7
- Murder3national 6.1
- Rape65.4national 40.7
- Robbery83.2national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary570.5national 500.1
- Theft2,746.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft340.9national 284
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Median Household Income
$72,003
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Rating 3.88 out of 5 8 reviews
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Thurston County, Washington is home to at least three major college towns: Olympia (capitol of Washington State), Lacey, & Tumwater. It also includes Yelm & Tenino. There are three colleges here: The Evergreen State College, South Puget Sound Community College, & St. Martin's University. They're all located in or very close to Olympia. Rent & housing is affordable even for busy students. There's plenty of diversity as the population of people of color & queer youth is abundant. It's a liberal place and the people are very active in political issues. Homelessness is present here but Olympia is trying to treat the problem. The food bank is one of the best I've been to as they provide those who need it with lots of quality food. There are lots of places students could work but, speaking as someone who is currently looking for summer work, there doesn't seem to be a lot of places hiring. Public transportation runs frequently & on time. I'd recommend living here to college students.
Thurston County has a lot to offer when it comes to healthcare diversity and community colleges. Currently a student at South Puget Sound Community College and the students, staff, and faculty are relatively genuine in their kindness and hospitality when it comes to student success. With many areas being rural, there is more of nature to be appreciative for.
Though the rainy weather can be a bit awful when trying to commute to other places. Overall, this county is one that I have lived in majority of my life and don't plan on leaving it any time soon.
Though the rainy weather can be a bit awful when trying to commute to other places. Overall, this county is one that I have lived in majority of my life and don't plan on leaving it any time soon.
This area has been an all around great experience for us first time movers. Clean neighborhoods. Very convenient, easy access to main roads and highways via multiple routes. The city manages landscaping very well, and construction is done in a timely manner. The only thing I would change, is the city does not plow our neighborhood or surrounding when it snows. It was extremely difficult to get to work even days later when the snow subsided. Other than that, great place to live.