Olympia, WA
Living in Olympia
Bikeability65
Walkability57
Commute76
Public Transit54
Affordability53
Public Safety58
Airports97
Hospitals42
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
52kPopulation+5.8k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
44%College-Educated
53%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black3%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate16%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector55%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military1%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation4%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$297kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$258 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K21%
$300K to $399K31%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Olympia
United States45
Washington38
Olympia Metro Area32
Thurston County32
Property Crime in Olympia
United States48
Washington70
Olympia Metro Area58
Thurston County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump33%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 10 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 45 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 11 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 9 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Olympia
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Olympia, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Olympia, WA
St Michael School
0 miles, E
Olympia Community School
1 miles, S
Nova School
1 miles, SE
Nature Nurtures Farm School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Olympia, WA
Saint Martin's University
4 miles, E
The Evergreen State College
5 miles, NW
Pacific Lutheran University
23 miles, E
Faith International University
24 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Olympia, WA
Providence St Peter Hospital
3 miles, E
Capital Medical Center
3 miles, W
Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics
17 miles, NW
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
17 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Olympia, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
39 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
101 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
122 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
187 miles, E