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Olympia
City in Washington, United States
Overview
Olympia, the capital city of Washington, is set at the southern tip of Puget Sound. It blends seat-of-government energy with a laid-back, creative spirit, offering visitors a mix of historic sites, lush parks, and a flourishing arts community. Its compact and walkable downtown is perfect for exploring local shops, coffeehouses, and waterfront trails.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
55,605
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.04°, -122.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,208
Local Cost
$2,000
Local Income
$3,450
Cashless
90
English
97
Temperature
9.9°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
-10.4°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
1687 mm
Internet Speed
649 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
70
Coworking
0
Cafes
22
Nightlife
13
Parks
35
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OLM
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.
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