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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 #16 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #36 Best Green Cities
Ranked #49 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

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Overview
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Population:253,060
Pop. Change:22%
State: Washington
Metro Area:Olympia Metro Area
County:Thurston
City:Olympia, Lacey, ... 12 more
Zip Code:98503, 98509, ... 22 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Olympia, Washington Metro Area

As of 2011, Olympia Metro Area's population is 253,060 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 22.09 percent.

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The median home cost in Olympia Metro Area is $247,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -5.99 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Olympia Metro Area's cost of living is 15.10% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Olympia Metro Area public schools spend $4,468 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 19.8 students per teacher in Olympia Metro Area.

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

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Olympia Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • 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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