The city of Olympia, WA has received various rankings from the BestPlaces website. The city scored a 7 out of 10 for its overall livability rating, which is considered to be 'Very Liveable'. Additionally, Olympia was rated highly in terms of its housing affordability with a score of 8 out of 10, meaning that housing costs are relatively low. Education also scored highly with an 8 out 10 rating, suggesting that the area has good educational opportunities. Crime and safety were given a score of 7 out of 10 and the weather scored 6 out of 10, making it milder than other parts of Washington State. Overall, 98502 Olympia, WA appears to have many positive features that make it a desirable place to live.
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