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Olympia, WA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Olympia.

Population: 116,210 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Olympia, WA is $555,896 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $609,559 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,979/month. 33 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, landslide, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$555,896

Typical home value

+0.4%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$555,896
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
+3.9%
5-year appreciation
+11.6%
10-year appreciation
+91.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2026)
$563,095
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$609,559
Median list price
$595,000
Median price per sqft
$312
1-year sale-price change
+7.4%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
401
For-sale inventory
438
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
353
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
143

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,979/mo
1-year rent change
+2.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,656/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,946/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,541/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,141/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
33
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
5
High schools
10
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mary M Knight School District, Olympia School District, Tumwater School District
Schools include
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. Knight, Madison Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School, Washington Middle School, Olympia High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, landslide, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · volcanic activity: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
89
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 28% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Palermo Well Field Ground Water Contamination (2.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.5°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.0 in
Annual snowfall
3.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
27
Days with Good air quality
274
Days with Moderate air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
65

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,672
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,006
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,161

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (48 mi)
National parks include
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Olympia Regional Airport (OLM) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
14
Hospitals include
HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER, MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER, PROVIDENCE CENTRALIA HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
17
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+564 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
21.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,633
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
84.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,964
Average weekly wage
$1,344
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,669

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

OlympiaState medianUS median
Typical home value$555,896$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$609,559$510,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,979/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,633$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Olympia, WA?
$555,896.
What is the median sale price in Olympia, WA?
$609,559.
How long do homes take to sell in Olympia, WA?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in Olympia, WA?
Typical rent: $1,979/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Olympia, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, landslide, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Olympia, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 89 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Olympia, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 28% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Olympia, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Olympia, WA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Palermo Well Field Ground Water Contamination, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve Olympia, WA?
33 schools (17 elementary, 5 middle, 10 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Olympia, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Olympia, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Olympia, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Olympia

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