Olympia, WA Community Information

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Olympia, WA Community Information

Population

166,907

Median Age

36.3

Median Household Income

$65,621

Households with Children

45.32%

Median Travel Time to Work

23 minutes

Olympia, WA Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

64.80%

Homes Rented

31.15%

Homes Vacant

4.04%

Olympia, WA Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

1:1

Low Home Price-Rent Ratio

High Home Price-Rent Ratio

What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

* Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

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Olympia, WA School Information

Elementary Schools

The Childrens Inn | 1939 Karen Frazier Rd Se
Nova School | 2020 22nd Ave Se
St Michael School | 1204 11th Ave Se
Capital Montessori School | 730 Lilly Rd Se
Kiddieland Children's Center | 5005 Lacey Blvd Se
Serendipity Children's Center | 4833 Tumwater Valley Dr Se

High Schools

Avanti High School | 1113 Legion Way Se
Olympia High School | 1302 North St Se
North Thurston High School | 600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
South Sound High School | 411 College St Ne
Capital High School | 2707 Conger Ave Nw
Timberline High School | 6120 Mullen Rd Se

Other Schools

Olympia Regional Learning Academy | 2001 26th Ave Nw

These are the closest schools to your requested location. Proximity does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Please consult your real estate agent or school district to confirm the schools you are zoned to attend.