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Olympia, Washington

city · Thurston County

At a glance

55,951
Population
$486,200
Median home value (all homes)
60% above U.S. median
$536,583
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,599/mo
Median rent
19% above U.S. median
$81,302
Median household income
4% above U.S. median
20 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
4.83%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing78% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities1% above
Taxes50% below
Insurance24% below
Commute cost1% above
For business: Washington is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates51.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Olympia Economic Development
Experience Olympia & Beyond is Thurston County’s official destination marketing organization. It promotes the county as a travel destination, connects visitors with local experiences, and supports the local visitor economy.
city Thurston EDC
Thurston EDC is the state-designated lead economic development organization in Thurston County, providing resources and programs to support the growth and diversification of the local economy.
state Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
state Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
state Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
state Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo

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