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Olympia, Washington · ZIP 98501

Olympia — ZIP 98501

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Olympia (98501) scores 59/100 — Fair for Olympia. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $555K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share15%
Property crime share85%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100
Avg math proficiency53%
Avg reading proficiency67%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$555K
Median rent$1,893/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$555K

Median Rent

$1,893/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,793

Violent Crime

761

Property Crime

4,032

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Thurston County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Centennial ElementaryPK–05434
69%
69%
Pioneer Elementary SchoolPK–05384
68%
77%
Olympia High School09–121,901
63%
88%
McKenny ElementaryPK–05322
62%
62%
Washington Middle School06–08702
58%
70%
Lincoln Elementary SchoolKG–05300
52%
67%
East Olympia ElementaryPK–05579
51%
65%
Peter G Schmidt ElementaryPK–05606
48%
58%
Madison Elementary SchoolPK–05203
42%
52%
Tumwater High School09–121,117
36%
75%
Washington Connections Academy - Mary M. KnightKG–08600
34%
51%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

46,937

Median Income

$97K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98501 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98501 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98501 is approximately $555K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98501 in Olympia has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.