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Olympia Economic Outlook

How Does Olympia Rank?


EMPLOYMENT GROWTH RANK
Best=1Worst=392


2008-10
149
2nd quintile

COST OF DOING BUSINESS
U.S.=
100%
87%
COST OF LIVING
U.S.=
100%
102%

Strengths

  • Strong population trends.
  • Favorable living costs compared with nearby Seattle and Tacoma.
  • State government generally facilitates less volatility in employment trends.

Weaknesses

  • Low industrial diversity.
  • Stable economy but lacks dynamic growth drivers.

House Prices



Relative Employment Performance


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