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Olympia, Washington by the numbers
According to the FBI, Olympia had 4.7 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 66% higher than the Washington rate (2.8). Its median household earns $81,302 and the median home value is $486,200. Population: about 55,951 (Census, 2020-2024). Olympia is the capital of Washington.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Olympia?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Olympia at 4.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (266 in all). For comparison, that is 66% higher than the Washington rate (2.8) and 44% higher than the national rate (3.3). Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,445 (25.6 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 247 were reported, the count is up 8%.
| Offense (2025) | Olympia count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 266 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 45 | 0.80 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 55 | 0.97 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 166 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,445 | 25.6 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 199 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,139 | 20.2 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 107 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Olympia changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 247 | 2,090 | 1 |
| 2022 | 298 | 2,378 | 2 |
| 2023 | 321 | 2,132 | 2 |
| 2024 | 317 | 1,919 | 4 |
| 2025 | 266 | 1,445 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Olympia Police Department's own reports.
How does Olympia compare with Washington?
Olympia's median household earns $81,302 a year, 17% lower than the state figure ($98,141). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $486,200, and half of renters pay more than $1,599 a month. About 55,951 people live on 18 square miles of land, roughly 3,071 per square mile. The city lies in Thurston County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Olympia | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,951 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $81,302 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $486,200 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,599 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 51.8% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 49.8% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.5 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Olympia?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Thurston County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Olympia?
No highway work zones were listed in Olympia city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Olympia?
Federal school lists place 17 public and 6 private schools within Olympia. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 11 state parks or recreation areas: Eagle Island, Harstine Island, Hope Island, Jarrell Cove and Joemma Beach and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Olympia
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Olympia city limits, plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Big 5 Sporting Goods #151 (Olympia), Cash America Pawn (Olympia), Glacier Gun Club Indoor Shooting Range (Olympia) and Reaper Industries (Olympia).
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map inside the Olympia city limits: Total Wine & More (Olympia).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Olympia city limits: Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands-Olympia Health Center (Olympia).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Olympia?
In 2025, Olympia had 4.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (266 reported), 66% higher than the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 25.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Olympia?
$81,302 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Olympia?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $486,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Olympia?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Thurston County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Lacey, WA (5 mi) · Lakewood, WA (19 mi) · Tacoma, WA (25 mi) · South Hill, WA (29 mi) · Federal Way, WA (32 mi) · Auburn, WA (37 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: Thurston County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Olympia city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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