South Westside, Olympia, WA Area Guide

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South Westside Area Facts

  • South Westside has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • South Westside crime rates are 10% higher than the Olympia average
  • Cost of living in South Westside is 3% lower than the Olympia average
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Decatur Woods Park
      Decatur Pathway Park
      Marathon Park
      West Central Park
      Evergreen Park
      Park of the Seven Oars
      Isthmus Park
      Heritage Park

      Entertainment

      Broadway Olympia Productions
      Cinemark Century Olympia
      Westside Lanes
      Sand Man Tug Boat
      Washington State Capitol Museum
      Washington Center for the Performing Arts
      Capitol Theater
      State Theater

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Oly Burger
      Wetzel's Pretzels
      Cinnabon
      Westside Tavern
      Menchie's
      Chipotle
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in South Westside? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in South Westside.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      3% lower than the US average

      D Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Westside? The cost of living in South Westside is 124/100 - which is 5% higher than Washington.
      South Westside
      124

      24% 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 South Westside? South Westside crime rates are 4,839, which are 49% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,839 per 100k people

      112% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      112% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in South Westside? The median income in South Westside is $52,546 which is 16% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $52,5465% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,83710% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is South Westside 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 South Westside home prices? South Westside home prices are $291,400 - which is 8% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $291,40058% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,30638% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      39%

      39% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does South Westside have good schools? The South Westside graduation rate is 86% - which is equal to Washington
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Westside a good place to live? South Westside has an overall rating of 90% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      90%

      1 total surveys

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