Olympia, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Olympia, Washington Summary
Life in Olympia research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Olympia over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Olympia:
The population in Olympia is 54,579.
The median home value in Olympia is $355,100.
The median income in Olympia is $67,975.
The cost of living in Olympia is 115 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Olympia is $1,290.
The unemployment rate in Olympia is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Olympia is 14.0%.
Table Of Contents
Olympia SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
8.5
Olympia, WA Crime Report
2,656
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,724.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
103.29%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Olympia / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,656 | 4,724.8 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 293 | 521.2 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 84 | 149.4 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 176 | 313.1 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 2,363 | 4,203.6 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 344 | 611.9 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,661 | 2,954.8 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 358 | 636.9 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Olympia, WA Cost Of Living
115
Olympia's Overall Cost Of Living
Olympia's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Olympia | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 119 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 124 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 126 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 132 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
Olympia, WA Photos
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Map Of Olympia, WA
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Population over time in Olympia
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,290 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 50,836 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 49,928 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 49,608 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 48,941 | 2.3% |
| 2016 | 47,847 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 47,335 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 46,792 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 46,240 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 45,708 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Olympia
| Race | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.1% | 66.5% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 3.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 8.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 13.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Olympia
| Gender | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Olympia for adults over 25
| Education | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Olympia, Washington
| Income | Olympia | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.6% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
