Beautiful area and it’s the capital of Washington. The winter is surprisingly mild considering how far North it is and the summers are pleasant. When I lived there about 14 years ago I was pleasantly surprised. I had the option of living in Tacoma or commuting from Olympia. After talking to law enforcement we decided it was worth the drive. read more
Living in Olympia, Washington One of the benefits to living in Olympia is that the Average Commute Time is a mere twenty minutes - a luxury given the current state of gas prices. Since most employment opportunities are in the city of Olympia, it may be most economical to live and work in the city. read more