Tumwater, Washington 

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Population

24,855

+30.7% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

Median Income

$62,258

Median Home Price

$448,100

Median Age

37.9

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.1 / 5.1

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Tumwater, Washington

Tumwater is an incorporated town sitting within Thurston County, Washington featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks ideal for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Tolmie State Park provides amazing views close by. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here! Capital city - West-central Washington at the south end of Puget Sound.
State: Washington
County: Thurston County
Metro Area: Olympia-Tumwater Metro Area
City: Tumwater
Zip Codes: 98512
Cost of Living: 9.0% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 100 ft above sea level

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Tumwater, Wa Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Attractive setting
Nearby national parks
Educated population
Cons
Cloudy, wet winters
Cost of living
Narrow job base

What Bert Has To Say About Olympia-Tumwater Metro Area

Olympia is one of the more attractive capital cities in the United States. While there is heavy industry to the north toward Tacoma, Olympia is a clean, mid-sized capital city with a distinctively Pacific Northwest small-town feel. Outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant; Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, and the Washington coast are all within a day’s drive. Excellent city amenities and services are available in Seattle, although traffic can make the drive challenging.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Tumwater is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Tumwater jobs have increased by 1.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Tumwater's cost of living is 9.0% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Tumwater's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Tumwater, while December and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Thurston county remained very strongly Democratic, 57.5% to 38.8%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Tumwater's population is 24,855 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 30.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 20.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Tumwater is Real Estate: $448,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.0%.

SCHOOLS
Tumwater public schools spend $10,946 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 19.1 students per teacher in Tumwater. More Education



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Housing Market in Tumwater

It's a good time to buy in Tumwater. Home Appreciation is up 9.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Tumwater is $448,100.
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Reviews for Tumwater   1 Reviews
Beautiful and piecefull place to live - 6/13/2018
Tumwater is so beautiful, my commute to work in Olympia is about 15 minutes no traffic whatsoever! My kids both attend top rated schools, I lived in Bellevue for 8... Read More

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