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Cheapest neighborhoods in Olympia?

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.
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Josiah Walker
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Silas Williams
it depends on the neighborhood
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Dennis R.
I've lived in Springfield for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong job market in several industries
- The food scene scene is tough

The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Dating scene is rough

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for retirees. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Piper Murphy
Came here for work and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The traffic is honestly improving and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Naomi Rogers
yep
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Scarlett
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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