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Current Resident: Olympia is the perfect blend of the feel of being a small/mid-size city with big city amenities in a beautiful location! It’s within easy reach of big cities (Seattle and Portland), major airports, and the coast. It’s affordable (by west coast standards). What more could one ask for!?!... Read 279 reviews
Population 54,579
#1 Best Places to Live in Thurston County.
Town in Washington,
279 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Olympia is the perfect blend of the feel of being a small/mid-size city with big city amenities in a beautiful location! It’s within easy reach of big cities (Seattle and Portland), major airports,....
Olympia is the perfect blend of the feel of being a small/mid-size city with big city amenities in a beautiful location! It’s within easy reach of big cities (Seattle and Portland), major airports,....
Read 279 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Population: 54,579,
Current Resident: I like that Tumwater is a small town with lots of character. The mom and pop stores in this area still compete with the big box stores. The town itself is clean, there is public amenities such as the library, the Tumwater Falls park, and a charming selection of local restaurants and breweries to dine at. There is not much to do by way of nightlife directly in Tumwater sans a few spots that may be open late however Olympia is the adjacent town and there is much to do within a 10 minute drive. There are several major groceries stores and chain food restaurants.... Read 64 reviews
Population 24,855
#2 Best Places to Live in Thurston County.
64 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I like that Tumwater is a small town with lots of character. The mom and pop stores in this area still compete with the big box stores. The town itself is clean, there is public amenities such as the....
I like that Tumwater is a small town with lots of character. The mom and pop stores in this area still compete with the big box stores. The town itself is clean, there is public amenities such as the....
Read 64 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Population: 24,855,
Current Resident: My experience in public schools has been very good. The teachers are well educated, welcoming, and have high standards, The district offers a lot of clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities. The area itself is beautiful and offers many outdoor activities and nature hikes. Lacey is within a few hours from the ocean and also a few mountains. Mt. Rainier and Mt. St. Helens are beautiful no matter what the season and offer hiking, camping, snow shoeing, and skiing. They also have lodges to stay at as well. Lacey Parks and recreation offers many programs for children including a few swimming pools that are open in the summer and offer swim lessons. There are many sports camps offered as well. As far as safety, there are a lot of homeless in the downtown area which makes some people feel unsafe, a lot of stores report theft so they have to hire security, and there is a lot of garbage along the major freeway which makes the area look unclean. Lacey is a great place to live.... Read 214 reviews
Population 52,572
#3 Best Places to Live in Thurston County.
214 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says My experience in public schools has been very good. The teachers are well educated, welcoming, and have high standards, The district offers a lot of clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities. ....
My experience in public schools has been very good. The teachers are well educated, welcoming, and have high standards, The district offers a lot of clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities. ....
Read 214 reviews.
Population: 52,572,
St. Andrew's Episcopal School
Private School•
POTOMAC, MD•
PK, K-12
National Presbyterian School
WASHINGTON, DC•
PK, K-6
Wakefield School
THE PLAINS, VA•
Niche User: I have been in the area since I turned 5, and was in a similar area before that, and love it a lot. The high school that I went to was 2% away from being the first minority majority in the county, which is amazing in my mind and helped me grow as a person, and even before that the community is very welcoming of all walks of life. I feel very strongly for LGBT+, and the area really helped shape that towards helping outreach programs. The only thing that I would change about the direct area is the political and social divide between the two towns that are right up against each other, and are essentially the same town, but are constantly at odds (at least from what I've seen).... Read 19 reviews
Population 7,068
#4 Best Places to Live in Thurston County.
19 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I have been in the area since I turned 5, and was in a similar area before that, and love it a lot. The high school that I went to was 2% away from being the first minority majority in the county,....
I have been in the area since I turned 5, and was in a similar area before that, and love it a lot. The high school that I went to was 2% away from being the first minority majority in the county,....
Read 19 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Population: 7,068,
Current Resident: Yelm is a great place for families and kids. There are excellent schools and playgrounds! Love the local stores!... Read 65 reviews
Population 10,205
65 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Yelm is a great place for families and kids. There are excellent schools and playgrounds! Love the local stores!.
Yelm is a great place for families and kids. There are excellent schools and playgrounds! Love the local stores!.
Read 65 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Population: 10,205,
Population 3,642
Population: 3,642,
Current Resident: In summary, my experience in Rochester, Washington has been nothing short of wonderful. The peaceful atmosphere, the tight-knit community, and the breathtaking natural landscapes have made it a place I'm proud to call home. If you're seeking a place where you can find solace in nature and forge lasting connections with friendly neighbors, Rochester may just be the perfect place for you.... Read 16 reviews
Population 6,065
16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says In summary, my experience in Rochester, Washington has been nothing short of wonderful. The peaceful atmosphere, the tight-knit community, and the breathtaking natural landscapes have made it a place....
In summary, my experience in Rochester, Washington has been nothing short of wonderful. The peaceful atmosphere, the tight-knit community, and the breathtaking natural landscapes have made it a place....
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Population: 6,065,
Current Resident: Super calm and safe neighborhood. People all around are super friendly and kind! Definitely an area I’d want to raise my kids in... Read 2 reviews
Population 3,708
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Super calm and safe neighborhood. People all around are super friendly and kind! Definitely an area I’d want to raise my kids in.
Super calm and safe neighborhood. People all around are super friendly and kind! Definitely an area I’d want to raise my kids in.
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Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Population: 3,708,
Current Resident: Tenino is a small, rural town within Thurston County, just outside of E. Olympia and on Highway 507. With a few historic, brick and cement buildings, it is a quaint little place to view for a weekend drive. Tenino is the crossroads for many travelers, with its name being derived by speculation of the old railroad system T-9-O, and who knows what else. Dave's Market is the only supermarket in town, with friendly staff and one of the few places in Thurston County that still use plastic bags!... Read 13 reviews
Population 1,854
13 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Tenino is a small, rural town within Thurston County, just outside of E. Olympia and on Highway 507. With a few historic, brick and cement buildings, it is a quaint little place to view for a weekend...Dave's Market is the only supermarket in town, with friendly staff and one of the few places in Thurston County that still use plastic bags!.
Tenino is a small, rural town within Thurston County, just outside of E. Olympia and on Highway 507. With a few historic, brick and cement buildings, it is a quaint little place to view for a weekend...Dave's Market is the only supermarket in town, with friendly staff and one of the few places in Thurston County that still use plastic bags!.
Read 13 reviews.
Population: 1,854,
Population 557
1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.
Read 1 reviews.
Population: 557,
Current Resident: Grew up in Rainier for basically all of my life. All my memories as a child were made here. The families that live here are involved with the school system.... Read 12 reviews
Population 2,772
12 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Grew up in Rainier for basically all of my life. All my memories as a child were made here. The families that live here are involved with the school system..
Grew up in Rainier for basically all of my life. All my memories as a child were made here. The families that live here are involved with the school system..
Read 12 reviews.
Population: 2,772,
St. John's Episcopal School
OLNEY, MD•
PK, K-8
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
NEWPORT NEWS, VA•
St. Anne Catholic School
BRISTOL, VA•
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