Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Olympia

Affordability in Olympia, WA

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Olympia is $1,599 and the median household income is $81,302 annually. Exactly 50% of Olympia residents are renters, meaning affordable housing options here serve a significant share of the local population.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Olympia Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 568 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Olympia

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Olympia rates 94 (Walker's Paradise), 57 (Good Transit) for public transit, and 94 for bikeability.

• Walk Score: 94 - Walker's Paradise
• Transit Score: 57 - Good Transit
• Bike Score: 94

These scores reflect the walkability, transit access, and bike-friendliness of the neighborhoods where assisted properties are located, as measured by Walk Score.

Schools

Olympia is served by 25 public schools across 4 districts, including 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Olympia, WA

The median household income in Olympia is $81,302 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate (as of 2024). The city's median market rent is $1,599 per month, per the same source, which can stretch budgets for lower-income renters.

The 7 HUD-assisted and income-based properties in Olympia offer a combined 323 units at rents typically tied to a percentage of household income, providing an alternative to market-rate costs.

• Median household income: $81,302/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median market rent: $1,599/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Share of renter households: 50% (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Affordable units available: 323 across 7 income-based properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 7 affordable housing properties in Olympia have been mapped for flood risk. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood zone data.