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Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Olympia? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
We're a young couple and With a population of 55,583, Olympia is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development.
Hello, The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $76,930 in Olympia. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during ...
Hello, I work in legal and The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $457,900, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Olympia sits at 476.7 per 100K. Public transit nee...
Alright, Rent is about $1,509/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varie...
Hey folks, Been living here since 2011. Homes are going for about $457,900 on average. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if ...
We have two kids and With a population of 55,583, Olympia is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. ...
Hey, I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 55,583 people. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Hello, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $76,930 in Olympia. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts?
Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $1,509/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $457,900 on average. Median household income is $76,930, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a g...
First post here. I'm single, late 50s, and Rent is about $1,509/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know ...
So, I'm a 47-year-old pharmacist and With a population of 55,583, Olympia is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $76,930 in Olympia. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,583 people. I'd say it's better for families than yo...
We're a young couple and With a population of 55,583, Olympia is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,583 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience?
Hi all, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $457,900, which is pretty steep. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experienc...
Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $1,509/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Hey, Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Olympia sits at 476.7 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,583 people. The median home value here is around $457,900, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where ...
Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Las Vegas and Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cheers. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Random thought, Rent is about $1,509/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $457,900, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Appreciate any input. Downtown has improved a lot in recen...
Hey folks, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $457,900 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, ...
Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Denver and It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
Alright, Been living here since 2017. Rent is about $1,509/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Alright, Household incomes average around $76,930 in Olympia. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Appreciate any input. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 55,583 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Olympia sits at 476.7 per 100K. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your...
OK so Household incomes average around $76,930 in Olympia. With a population of 55,583, Olympia is a smaller city. Median household income is $76,930, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Olympia sits at 476.7 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good...
Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Olympia sits at 476.7 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work...
Hey, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. With a population of 55,583, Olympia is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 10.2%, which is around average. Rent is about $1,509/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any help is appreciated. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene...
Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $76,930 in Olympia. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Olympia sits at 476.7 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dep...
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