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Olympia, Washington houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Olympia, WA (Thurston County) — Census median home value $457,900, county listing prices down about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Olympia houses and the broader area.

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Olympia, WA is in Thurston County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Olympia and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 55,583, with a median household income of $76,930. Census data puts Olympia houses at a median value of $457,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Thurston County's current median listing price runs $572,413, down about 1.3% over the past year.

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Market overview

Olympia housing market

Olympia is in Thurston County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Olympia and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$457,900

Population (Census ACS)

55,583

Median household income

$76,930

County price trend (2025)

2.29% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Olympia market snapshot

Population

55,583

County

Thurston County

Median Household Income

$76,930

Median Home Value (city)

$457,900

Median Listing Price (Thurston County)

$572,413

Median Gross Rent

$1,509/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-1.3%

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Why Olympia

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Olympia's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $457,900. Separately, Thurston County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $572,413. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Thurston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.29% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Olympia has an estimated population of 55,583 and a median household income of $76,930, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Olympia's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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County guide: Thurston County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Olympia.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Thurston County and other Washington communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Tumwater, Lacey, Tanglewilde, Nisqually Indian Community, Tenino, Yelm, Rainier, North Yelm, Bucoda, Rochester, Grand Mound.

More Washington cities with market guides: Tacoma, Vancouver, Bellevue, Kent, Everett, Renton, Federal Way, Yakima.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: DuPont (~12.5 mi), Anderson Island (~12.6 mi), Longbranch (~14.0 mi), Ketron Island (~14.6 mi), North Fort Lewis (~15.2 mi), Fort Lewis (~15.9 mi), Herron Island (~16.0 mi), Shelton (~16.4 mi), Steilacoom (~16.8 mi), Home (~16.9 mi), Roy (~17.0 mi), McKenna (~17.8 mi), Fox Island (~19.0 mi), Lakewood (~19.2 mi), McChord AFB (~20.0 mi), Grapeview (~20.2 mi).

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Census & home facts

Olympia data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

55,583

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$457,900

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$76,930

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,509

County FHFA annual change (2025)

2.29%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$572,413

Census place type

city

County

Thurston County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

18.22 sq mi

Census GEOID

5351300

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Olympia

Schools

North Thurston Public Schools — 24 schools, 15,119 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Thurston addresses may be served by North Thurston Public Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Olympia FAQ

What are houses worth in Olympia, WA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Olympia at $457,900. Thurston County's current median listing price runs $572,413, down about 1.3% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Olympia, WA?

For owner-occupied houses in Olympia, Census ACS data shows a median value of $457,900. Active listing prices in Thurston County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Olympia, WA?

Olympia houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Thurston County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Olympia, WA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Olympia's population at approximately 55,583.

What's the median rent in Olympia, WA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Olympia at approximately $1,509 per month.

What is the median household income in Olympia, WA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Olympia at approximately $76,930.

Is the Olympia housing market growing?

Thurston County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.29% annual change in 2025.

Is Olympia, WA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Olympia's median home value at about 6.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Olympia, WA?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest North Thurston Public Schools for many Olympia addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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