Olympia, Washington SperlingViews

I can't explain really why moving here from So. Cal last November was like coming home. The beauty of this area is unbelievable but I really don't like the desert. The sound, the mountains, the capital building all views from the same spot downtown.The people are amazingly friendly, loving, giving and appreciate the city for the most part. No one we know can believe how fast we made friends and fit in, like there was no searching. The neighborhoods, unlike where we came from are friendly and people wave to you and if you have a need are right there asking if they can help. Yes there are a few odd ones, mostly the extreme liberal viewed college kids that make youthful mistakes once in a while and the protestors who have nothing better to do, but overall we will never move from here if we can help it. The rents are still cheaper than CA, the taxes about the same, but still no state income tax.The farmers market has the best organically grown vegies and meats and fish around. The seafood is awesome. The library system is great. Plenty of volunteer positions and jobs in the area. Really heaven on earth.

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just to clarify... - 7/20/2007

some reviewers say that washington is a liberal state. IT ISN'T. but...that adds to the appeal of olympia and seattle. these cities (especially olympia) envelope you in such a way that you[read more...]

died and gone to heaven - 5/7/2007

i came to olympia as a stopping off point after retirement. 30 years in san francisco where i thought i had found paradise and lo and behold, i found something even better. people are wonderful,[read more...]

Quality of Life in Olympia, WA - 5/4/2007

Quality of life in Olympia, WA is outstanding. The city is located within a couple of hours drive to the Pacific Ocean, The Cascade Mountains and Eastern Washington which is mostly desert and open[read more...]

Looking at the area - 3/22/2007

Thinking of moving down from Seattle. Sick of the traffic, housing prices, and looking for a smaller/progressive town. Oly seems to fit. Any neighborhoods to look at that would be reminiscent of[read more...]

Olympian - 3/3/2007

I have been living in the city more than 10 years. The weather just makes me very sick during winter time, lots of people have depression synptom here. I am looking forward to moving to Ca, a sunny[read more...]

Visiting again in March 07 - 12/13/2006

Another fact finding trip will be underway in March 07. Going to look into properties at the Steamboat Island area. Is there any input about Olympia and Thurston county from locals? The weather[read more...]

olympia - 7/12/2006

Great town with unlimited possibilities. a very progressive community with lots of folks engaged. Very eviormental. Has a great 4 day farmers market with lost of organic foods. Right on the[read more...]

It RAINS all the time! - 6/23/2006

There are really only two seasons here .... winter (9 months) and spring (3 months). If you like gray, rainy weather, moss, mold and mildew ... you will be very happy here. I have been here for[read more...]

Any information would be helpful - 4/1/2006

My fiance and myself are looking to relocate to the Olympia/Thurston County area soon. We are taking a fact finding vacation at the end of April. Any ideas from the locals? Thanks for the[read more...]

The REAL Cost of living in Olympic Peninsula Area - 3/24/2006

Has any one got words of wisdom regarding the true cost of living in this[read more...]

Olympia - not my idea of a good time - 3/16/2006

It seems to me this entire area is behind the times in just about everything. The people don't seem to be very friendly - very reserved and unfriendly for the most part. The weather is torture. The[read more...]

Schools - 2/5/2006

Olympia schools are considered best followed by Tumwater then Lacey. [read more...]

Please tell me about this area, - 1/30/2006

How are the public schools and crime rate? I would really appreciate some info,[read more...]