As of 2012, Olympia's population is 46,478 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.12 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Olympia is $208,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.83 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Olympia's cost of living is 14.10% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Olympia public schools spend $4,368 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20.9 students per teacher in Olympia. --------------------The unemployment rate in Olympia is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Olympia jobs have Decreased by 1.53 percent.
Ranked #1 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #4 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
Ranked #10 Safest Places from Natural Disasters
Ranked #16 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #36 Best Green Cities
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Olympia's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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