Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (17) A+
Rush In Alaskan Dumplings
Coffee Shop
Cafe Vita
Coffee Shop
Sofies Scoops
Coffee Shop
Volcano Vapor Cafe
Coffee Shop
Burial Grounds Espresso
Coffee Shop
Flawleys Gelato & Coffee
Coffee Shop
New Moon Cafe
Coffee Shop
Batdorf & Bronson
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Sidewalk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Dancing Goats Espresso
Coffee Shop
Traditions Cafe
Coffee Shop
Heyday Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Central
Coffee Shop
Drip Coffee Bar
Coffee Shop
Espresso House
Coffee Shop
BITS Cafe
Coffee Shop
Olympia Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Braganza Pearl Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Mud Bay Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Emerald City Smoothie
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
L.O.T.T. W.E.T Center
Museum
State Theater
Theatre Arts
Hands On Children's Museum
Museum
Capitol Theater
Cinema
Washington Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Sand Man Tug Boat
Museum
Bigelow House Museum
Museum
Washington State Capitol Museum
Museum
Westside Lanes
Bowling Alley
Olympia Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Broadway Olympia Productions
Theatre Arts
Cinemark Century Olympia
Cinema
Crosby House Museum
Museum
Henderson House Museum
Museum
Ingersol Stadium
Stadium
Tumwater Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (21) A+
McCoy's Tavern
Bar
Cryptatropa Bar
Bar
Fourth Avenue Tavern
Bar
Well 80 Artesian Brewery
Bar
Dillinger's Cocktails & Kitchen
Bar
Charlie's Bar & Grill
Bar
Fish Tale Brew Pub
Fast Food
Rhythm and Rye
Bar
The Brotherhood Tavern
Bar
Tipsy Piano Bar
Bar
Oly Tap Room
Bar
Happy Teriyak
Fast Food
The Nom Nom Deli
Deli
Hannah's Bar and Grille
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
5th on 4th Sandwiches & More
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Grand Vin Wine Merchants
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Eagan's Westside
Fast Food
Westside Tavern
Bar
Eastside Big Tom
Fast Food
Boulevard Tavern
Bar
Fitness (2) B
[DEFINE] Fitness and Barre
Gym
Community Services Division
Community Centre
Whetstone Fitness
Gym
True Self Yoga
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
The Strong Center
Gym
South Sound Manor Event Center
Community Centre
Friendly Village Clubhouse
Community Centre
Briggs YMCA
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
MODS
Community Centre
Groceries (7) A+
The Bread Peddler
Bakery
Wagner's European Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
Bakery
Bakery
Stewart's Meat Market
Butcher
Left Bank Pastry
Bakery
Bayview Thriftway
Grocery Store
Wagner's Bakery
Bakery
San Francisco Street Bakery
Bakery
Ralph's Thriftway
Grocery Store
Olympia Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Bagel Brothers
Bakery
Olympia Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Great Harvest Bread Company
Bakery
Haggen
Grocery Store
Farm Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Western Meats
Butcher
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Cash and Carry
Grocery Store
Jay's Farm Stand
Grocery Store
George & Sons Fruit
Grocery Store
Heavenly Donuts & More
Bakery
Parks (15) A+
Artesian Commons Park [Closed]
Park
East Bay Public Plaza
Park
East Bay Waterfront Park
Park
Percival Landing Park
Park
Sylvester Park
Park
Gallacci Gardens
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Port Plaza Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Bigelow Springs Park
Park
Isthmus Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Bigelow Park
Park
Park of the Seven Oars
Park
West Bay Park
Park
Capitol Gateway Park
Park
Garfield Nature Trail Park
Park
Marathon Park
Park
Madison Scenic Park
Park
Mission Creek Nature Park
Park
Harry Fains Legion Park
Park
Stevens Field
Park
Lions Park
Park
West Central Park
Park
Watershed Park
Park
Shops (28) A+
Deschutes River Cyclery
Bicycle
Petworks
Pets
Oly Bikes
Bicycle
Last Word Books
Books
Washington Street Market
Convenience Store
Euphorium
Hairdresser
State of the Arts Gallery and Gifts
Gift Shop
Captain Little Toys
Toys
Selden's Fine Home Furnishings
Furniture
Browser Books
Books
Radiance Herbs & Massage
Gift Shop
The Popinjay Flower and Gift Shop
Florist
Psychic Sister
Clothing
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Drees
Gift Shop
Little General Food Shop
Convenience Store
Super Silver Olympia
Fashion
Capital Lake Grocery
Convenience Store
Capitol Florist
Florist
Danger Room
Books
Childhoods End Gallery
Gift Shop
The Creative Office
Furniture
4th Avenue Food Mart
Convenience Store
Crains Total Office
Furniture
Lucky 7 Food Stores
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. South Westside (A+)

2. Bigelow Highlands (A+)

3. Carlyon-North (A-)

4. Eastside (A-)

5. Governor Stevens (B+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.8% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (91)
Stops & Stations A+
Olympia Transit Center Bay K
Bus Stop
Adams and 4th [sb]
Bus Stop
Adams and 4th [nb]
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay J
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay E
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay I
Bus Stop
State and Jefferson [wb]
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay D
Bus Stop
4th and Adams [eb]
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay H
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center
Bus Station
Olympia Transit Center Bay C
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay G
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay B
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay F
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay A
Bus Stop
State Ave and Washington St (wb)
Bus Stop
Olympia Transit Center Bay L
Bus Stop
4th Ave and Washington St (eb)
Bus Stop
Capitol and State [nb]
Bus Stop
Capitol and Olympia [sb]
Bus Stop
Adams and Legion [nb]
Bus Stop
4th and Chestnut [eb]
Bus Stop
Franklin and Legion [nb]
Bus Stop
State and East Bay [wb]
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.8% D
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Eastside (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Bigelow Highlands (A+)

4. Wellington West (A+)

5. Northwest (A+)

cost of living D+

The cost of living in Downtown is 139/100 - which is 18% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Upper Eastside (D+)

2. Downtown (D+)

3. Bigelow (D+)

4. Eastside (D+)

5. Woodfield Estates (D+)

crime F

Downtown crime rates are 4,906 per 100k, which is 31% higher than Washington
Property Crime
4,365 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
541 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Nottingham (B)

2. Holiday Hills (B-)

3. Cain Road (C)

4. Goldcrest (D+)

5. Governor Stevens (D-)

employment B+

The median income in Downtown is $64,079 - which is 2% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$64,079 C-
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Cain Road (A+)

2. Fain Park (A+)

3. Walnut Park (A+)

4. Indian Creek (A+)

5. The Woods (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Olympia Police Department
Police
Olympia Fire Department
Fire Station
WSP - Washington State Patrol
Police
OPD West Side Station
Police
Northwest Resources
Doctor
Black Lake Family Dentistry
Dentist
Safeway
Pharmacy
Providence Family Medicine - West Olympia
Clinic
Sea-Mar Community Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
1st Choice Chiropractic
Doctor
Indigo
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Sea-Mar Clinic
Clinic
Providence Mother Joseph Care Center
Nursing Home
Yauger Park Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Choi Family Dental
Dentist
Providence St. Peter Hospital
Hospital
Olympia Fire Department
Fire Station
Capital Medical Center
Hospital
Kaiser Permanente Olympia Medical Center
Clinic
Tumwater Fire Department North End Station
Fire Station
Oral surgery associates
Dentist
Kidney Dialysis
Clinic
CBPCC
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Briarwood (A+)

2. Cain Road (A+)

3. East Bay Drive (A+)

4. Fain Park (A+)

5. Goldcrest (A+)

housing B

Downtown home prices are $439,133 - which is 63% higher than Washington
Home Price
$439,133 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
48% A+
Home Affordability
6.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Cain Road (A+)

2. Indian Creek (A+)

3. Nottingham (A+)

4. North East (A+)

5. South Capitol (A+)

schools A

The Downtown graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (0) F
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Madison Elementary School
St Michael School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Touchstone
Reeves Middle School
Jefferson Middle School
Olympia Regional Learning Academy - Montessori School
Nova School
Evergreen Christian School
Nature Nurtures Farm School
Gospel Outreach Christian School
Pioneer Elementary School
Leland P Brown Elementary
Washington Middle School
Tumwater Hill Elementary
Capital Montessori School
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Mckenny Elementary
Julia Butler Hansen Elementary
Michael T Simmons Elementary
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
Centennial Elementary Olympia
High Schools (0) B-
Olympia Regional Learning Academy
Avanti High School
Touchstone
Capital High School
Gospel Outreach Christian School
Olympia High School
Thurs Co Juv Det/Tumwater West E
North Thurston High School
South Sound High School
Gravity High School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Cain Road (A+)

2. Bigelow Highlands (A+)

3. Bigelow (A+)

4. Nottingham (A+)

5. North East (A+)

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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. South Westside (A+)

2. Burbank (A+)

3. The Birches (A)

4. Cain Road (A-)

5. Woodard Glen (B+)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Artesian Commons Park [Closed]
      East Bay Public Plaza
      East Bay Waterfront Park
      Percival Landing Park
      Sylvester Park
      Gallacci Gardens
      Heritage Park
      Port Plaza Park

      Entertainment

      L.O.T.T. W.E.T Center
      State Theater
      Hands On Children's Museum
      Capitol Theater
      Washington Center for the Performing Arts
      Sand Man Tug Boat
      Bigelow House Museum
      Washington State Capitol Museum

      Food & Drink

      McCoy's Tavern
      Cryptatropa Bar
      Fourth Avenue Tavern
      Well 80 Artesian Brewery
      Dillinger's Cocktails & Kitchen
      Charlie's Bar & Grill
      Fish Tale Brew Pub
      Rhythm and Rye

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 3.8% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      70%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      9% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 139/100 - which is 18% higher than Washington.
      Downtown
      139

      39% more expensive than average

      Olympia
      128

      28% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 4,906, which are 31% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,906 per 100k people

      111% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      111% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $64,079 which is 2% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $64,07916% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,17138% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Capital Medical Center
      Providence St. Peter Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Yauger Park Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Northwest Resources

      B Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $439,133 - which is 63% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $439,133138% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,05211% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      26%

      60% lower than the US average

      A Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
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      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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