Capital-town Puget Sound at a discount. Median home price runs about $534K with an effective property tax near 0.87% — roughly $4,646/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Olympia
Median home price
$534K
Effective property tax
0.87%
Tax friendliness
9/10
Winter mildness
4/10
Summer comfort
10/10
Walkability
5/10
Outdoor access
8/10
Culture & food
5/10
Healthcare
5/10
Airport connectivity
9/10
Schools
7/10
Safety
7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
5/10
Growth trajectory
7/10
Who it fits: tax-sensitive movers, outdoor-first households, families weighing schools, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: