Living in Thurston County, Washington

Thurston County is a county in Washington with a population of around 269,536, part of the Olympia, WA MSA metro area. The main communities are Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $2,161/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $500K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.4%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 47°F) and cool summers (highs around 71°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and hurricane risk.

Demographics

Thurston County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a moderately educated workforce (36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.