Tumwater, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
26,519 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
41.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,635 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$438,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$742 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,536 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Thurston County
3
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Metro Area
3
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Thurston County
6
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Metro Area
6
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 10 1 41
Feb 7 1 42
Mar 7 0 45
Apr 5 0 49
May 3 0 54
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 63
Aug 1 0 63
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 6 0 52
Nov 11 0 44
Dec 9 1 40

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Tumwater High School
<1 miles, S · 4.1star
GRAVITY High School
<1 miles, NE · 1star
Tumwater Middle School
<1 miles, NW · 4.1star
New Market High School
<1 miles, S · 3.2star
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Colleges

Saint Martin's University
6 miles, E · 2.8star
The Evergreen State College
6 miles, N · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Capital Medical Center
4 miles, N · 4.1star
Providence St Peter Hospital
6 miles, NE · 3.2star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
98 miles, S · 3.7star
Bellingham International Airport
126 miles, NE · 1.4star
Tri-Cities Airport
187 miles, SE · 1star
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