At a Glance
Home Value
$189,200
Zillow: $207,427
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.2%
67.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
25.8% smoking rate
How Olympia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olympia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olympia a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olympia is $189,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,427. Median rent is $1,214/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
2.2% of adults in Olympia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
67.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olympia has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,301
Median Age21.8 yrs
Density1,832/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$8,672
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
Home Value$189,200
Rent$1,214
Ownership17.3%
Zillow$207,427
Housing Units611
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.9%
Diabetes21.0%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease11.3%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation-358 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.2%
High School+67.0%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Olympia was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.