Question 1

Is 98502 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98502 in Olympia has a crime score of 65/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Olympia city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98502 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 98502?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98502 has a school score of 76/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 98502 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the Olympia district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 98502 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98502?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 98502 is approximately $604K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 98502 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 98502 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 98502 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98502 has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100, placing it in the moderate range for Olympia. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 64/100, 98502 scores similarly to the middle tier of Olympia neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
McLane Elementary School	PK–05	407	72%	72%
Jefferson Middle School	06–08	462	70%	81%
Thurgood Marshall Middle School	06–08	469	66%	70%
Leland P Brown Elementary	KG–05	328	62%	67%
Griffin School	PK–08	585	61%	72%
Capital High School	09–12	1,322	57%	87%
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary	PK–05	412	57%	57%
Garfield Elementary School	PK–05	314	57%	67%

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