Housing by town in Thurston County, Washington
Thurston County, Washington has 11 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,736 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,218 in 2015–2019 (+42.5%; Up after inflation).
Lacey has the highest median gross rent ($1,870) and Rochester the lowest ($1,161).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,736 (±$30)
- Households that rent
- 32.3%
- Median household income
- $96,563
- Places
- 11
Cities, towns and townships in Thurston County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucoda | $1,338 | 24.7% | $73,250 | $270,000 | $1,891 |
| Grand Mound | $1,426 | 26.4% | $72,426 | $411,400 | $2,707 |
| Lacey | $1,870 | 44.1% | $90,625 | $457,100 | $3,774 |
| North Yelm | $1,464 | 25.3% | $73,725 | $384,500 | $2,753 |
| Olympia | $1,599 | 50.2% | $81,302 | $486,200 | $4,396 |
| Rainier | $1,227 | 14.2% | $106,019 | $425,900 | $2,874 |
| Rochester | $1,161 | 13.6% | $99,286 | $445,300 | $3,461 |
| Tanglewilde | $1,852 | 32.7% | $100,714 | $444,900 | $3,634 |
| Tenino | $1,400 | 24.0% | $82,639 | $369,000 | $2,318 |
| Tumwater | $1,779 | 37.5% | $95,212 | $472,200 | $4,292 |
| Yelm | $1,626 | 33.4% | $90,750 | $455,300 | $3,474 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,800 | $43,000 | $68,800 |
| 2 people | $29,500 | $49,150 | $78,600 |
| 3 people | $33,200 | $55,300 | $88,450 |
| 4 people | $36,850 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
| 5 people | $39,800 | $66,350 | $106,150 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,250 | $114,000 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $76,150 | $121,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $81,050 | $129,700 |
How the places in Thurston County rank across Washington
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Crime reported to police in Thurston County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 768 | 258 | 5,940 | 1,993 | 298,020 | 5 of 6 |
| 2024 | 704 | 233 | 5,024 | 1,661 | 302,448 | 5 of 6 |
| 2025 | 762 | 252 | 4,001 | 1,325 | 302,060 | 5 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Thurston County recorded 762 violent and 4,001 property crimes, 252 and 1,325 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Thurston County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston County Sheriff's Office | 146,249 | 252 | 788 |
| Lacey Police Department | 59,124 | 130 | 1,152 |
| Olympia Police Department | 56,438 | 268 | 1,465 |
| Tumwater Police Department | 28,265 | 80 | 421 |
| Yelm Police Department | 11,984 | 32 | 175 |
| Tenino Police Department | 1,977 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Thurston County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98501 | 48,067 | $1,697 | $529,300 | $97,198 | 38.3% |
| 98503 | 41,656 | $1,746 | $438,100 | $89,002 | 41.6% |
| 98513 | 38,017 | $1,967 | $470,700 | $113,053 | 20.5% |
| 98502 | 35,398 | $1,689 | $537,200 | $92,207 | 42.6% |
| 98512 | 31,864 | $1,765 | $472,100 | $101,530 | 27.6% |
| 98516 | 29,177 | $2,068 | $572,500 | $98,892 | 34.4% |
| 98597 | 26,669 | $1,638 | $447,600 | $92,219 | 21.8% |
| 98506 | 18,497 | $1,461 | $490,900 | $91,596 | 33.7% |
| 98579 | 14,048 | $1,532 | $463,400 | $99,411 | 19.8% |
| 98589 | 7,010 | $1,419 | $438,700 | $83,855 | 17.8% |
| 98576 | 4,985 | $1,564 | $446,900 | $104,896 | 12.1% |
| 98505 | 881 | — | — | — | — |
| 98530 | 619 | $1,338 | $335,300 | $80,682 | 20.7% |
| 98556 | 350 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Thurston County
What is the crime rate in Thurston County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Thurston County recorded 252 violent and 1,325 property crimes per 100,000 residents (762 violent and 4,001 property crimes in all).
Which place in Thurston County has the highest rent?
Lacey has the highest median gross rent, $1,870 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Thurston County has the lowest rent?
Rochester has the lowest median gross rent, $1,161 (±$463) a month.
What is the median rent in Thurston County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Thurston County is $1,736 (±$30) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thurston County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thurston County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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