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Olympia, Washington · ZIP 98512

Olympia — ZIP 98512

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Olympia (98512) scores 56/100 — Fair for Olympia. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $561K.

56OUT 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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100
Avg math proficiency45%
Avg reading proficiency58%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$561K
Median rent$2,011/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

$561K

Median Rent

$2,011/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 9 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
Black Lake ElementaryKG–05382
58%
66%
Michael T Simmons ElementaryPK–05457
54%
59%
Tumwater Middle School06–08665
48%
59%
Littlerock Elementary SchoolPK–05343
47%
52%
Tumwater Hill ElementaryPK–05400
42%
47%
George Bush Middle School06–08762
39%
47%
A G West Black Hills High School09–12753
27%
77%
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E06–125Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,291

Median Income

$102K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

40.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98512 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 98512 has a school score of 69/100. 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 98512 is approximately $561K. 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 98512 in Olympia has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. 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.