Living in Olympia
Olympia is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 55,733 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 14%, #2,244 of 16,523), people who want to live by the sea (top 18%, #1,094 of 6,413), retired couples (top 28%, #2,558 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Olympia
- It is right on the coast of the Salish Sea.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 30 min and sets around 1:25; in late June it sets around 6:10.
How Olympia ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 48 | #6,040 of 11,898 | #210 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #7,424 of 9,771 | #172 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 42 | #4,717 of 8,006 | #152 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #3,416 of 6,237 | #131 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,558 of 9,474 | #156 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,359 of 9,474 | #194 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 58 | #5,608 of 10,762 | #210 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 41 | #3,536 of 4,537 | #119 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 42 | #3,553 of 4,444 | #123 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,197 of 7,271 | #156 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 53 | #5,268 of 6,227 | #182 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 38 | #5,171 of 8,006 | #165 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 29 | #9,224 of 12,111 | #183 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 53 | #4,133 of 7,271 | #135 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 60 | #4,185 of 9,474 | #161 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #15,765 of 18,063 | #260 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 44 | #2,244 of 16,523 | #126 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 15 | #16,530 of 18,063 | #340 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 51 | #7,675 of 16,523 | #262 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #5,016 of 21,167 | #140 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,515 of 12,111 | #100 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,094 of 6,413 | #75 of 223 | Map |
| Business owner | 55 | #5,566 of 12,111 | #195 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 44 | #2,973 of 4,750 | #88 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tumwater 4 km
- Lacey 6 km
- Tanglewilde-Thompson Place 9 km
- DuPont (Washington) 21 km
- Shelton (Washington) 24 km
- Yelm 25 km
- Joint Base Lewis McChord 26 km
- Steilacoom 27 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.