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Olympia, WA is a city located in the south Puget Sound region of Washington State. It has been ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States, with its diverse natural beauty and vibrant local culture. Olympia offers its communities a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking trails, rivers, lakes, beaches, and much more. Additionally, it is also known for its thriving business and arts scene which makes it an attractive city for residents and visitors. The city has received high marks from various ratings organizations for its quality of life and overall community atmosphere. It boasts some of the lowest crime levels in Washington State and ranks highly in overall education rankings for both public and private school systems. Its economy is strong too, boasting a low unemployment rate compared to other cities across the US. With all these excellent qualities, Olympia is clearly one of America's best places to call home!

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Olympia Ranked
#1 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#4 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
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#10 Safest Places from Natural Disasters
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Olympia Ranked
#16 2005 Best Places to Live
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#36 Best Green Cities
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#49 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 3 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  More

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