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Olympia

#1 in Best Places to Live in Thurston County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Washington
  • 165 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    C+
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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Population
49,608

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$246,100
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$988
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    54%
  • Own
    46%
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Olympia Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    259
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    52
    41
  • Robbery
    92
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    742
    500
  • Theft
    3,706
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    439
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$54,523
National
$55,322
Children
15%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    18%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    13%
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Olympia Reviews

165 reviews
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OLYMPIA, is always growing and changing! With the times and the growing population is is friendly and welcoming for all walks 9f life! Family's, young students, the retired, even tourists! Thoufh this town is evolving in green technology and in aims to help restore the environment it has history that is always present. Local business have nostalgia of the the loggers and immigrants that built this town, and both to mention the beautiful state capital building over looking capital lake and the Puget sound area.
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I really like all of the options that Thurston County offers in terms of education. There are obviously things that can still be improved on, but we have multiple alternative education schools, and several ways to take charge of your elementrary-high school education within those schools. I also really like the arts education options for students!
The best things about Olympia are its coffee and sightseeing! There are dozens of coffee shops and stands that cater to just about every taste imaginable! While you enjoy your cup of hot joe, a walk down 4th Ave will show you all of the small businesses and bars that Olympian s love. A stroll along the waterfront provides beautiful views of the puget sound and often hosts entertaining events such as sand building contests. The water fountain is a childhood favorite of many, and kids enjoy it every summer. Nestled on Capital Lake is our glorious Capital building. They host tours of this beautiful building and is highly recommended. Olympia brings diversity, culture and fun no matter your age.