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Ranked #16 2005 Best Places to Live
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Population:13,949
Pop. Change:10%
State: Washington
Metro Area: Olympia Metro Area
County: Thurston County
City:Tumwater
Zip Code:98511, 98512, ... 2 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Tumwater, Washington

As of 2011, Tumwater's population is 13,949 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.85 percent.

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The median home cost in Tumwater is $232,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -6.22 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Tumwater's cost of living is 12.70% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Tumwater public schools spend $4,325 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.8 students per teacher in Tumwater.

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The unemployment rate in Tumwater is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Tumwater jobs have Decreased by 0.74 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Tumwater's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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