At a Glance
Median Income
$76,930
$44,315 per capita
Home Value
$457,900
Zillow: $529,479
Median Rent
$1,509/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
568/100K
3,455/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.0%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
9.8% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olympia residents earn a median household income of $76,930 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,315. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olympia is $457,900 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $529,479. Median rent is $1,509/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Olympia reports 568 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,455/100K. The murder rate is 7.2/100K.
Education
50.0% of adults in Olympia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olympia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population55,583
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,051/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,930
Per Capita$44,315
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
B
Home Value$457,900
Rent$1,509
Ownership49.3%
Zillow$529,479
Housing Units25,870
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent568/100K
Property3,455/100K
Murder7.2/100K
Assault385/100K
Burglary570/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation30 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Olympia was built in 1981.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Olympia Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.