County guide · Thurston County, WA
Living in Thurston County
Thurston County sits at the southern end of Puget Sound and is home to Olympia, the state capital and county seat. We help buyers and sellers in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm.
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At a glance
What is Thurston County like?
Thurston County centers on the Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater area along I-5, with waterfront on the inlets of southern Puget Sound and rural land and small towns to the south and east. Joint Base Lewis-McChord lies just to the northeast, which makes Lacey and Yelm popular with military families.
- County seatOlympia
- Main routesI-5, US 101, SR 510, SR 507
- TransitIntercity Transit
- LandmarksWashington State Capitol Campus, Budd Inlet, Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
- Market snapshot[Add current median price] [Add source & date]
Thurston County questions
What do buyers ask about Thurston County?
Which Thurston County cities do you cover?
We work in Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and Yelm. If you are looking elsewhere in Thurston County, ask us.
Is Thurston County a good option for JBLM families?
Many military families look at Lacey and Yelm for their access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Tell us your report date and loan type so we can plan the search and timeline.
How far is Thurston County from Tacoma?
Olympia is south of Tacoma along I-5. Traffic through the JBLM corridor varies a lot by time of day, so test your commute at the hours you would actually travel.
Homes in Thurston County
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