Communities · By Ron Rougeaux · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25
Living in Olympia, WA: The Complete Guide
Washington's capital sits at the southern tip of Puget Sound, with a walkable downtown, the Olympia Farmers Market, the Percival Landing boardwalk and easy access to forests and the coast.
Whether you want a downtown condo, a family home in the westside or acreage outside town, Ron can help you find it.
Neighborhoods range from historic homes in the South Capitol area to the Westside near Evergreen State College, Eastside bungalows and newer subdivisions toward Tumwater and Lacey.
Things to do: walk Percival Landing, shop the Olympia Farmers Market, hike Priest Point Park or Watershed Park, and visit the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge just up the road.
Getting around: I-5 connects you to Tacoma and Seattle, Intercity Transit serves the area, and Amtrak stops in Lacey. Olympia, North Thurston and Tumwater school districts serve the region. Ron can help you pick the area that fits.
Ready to talk it through? Call or text Ron Rougeaux at (360) 338-8355 or email captainronjr@gmail.com. Ron owns PNW Homes Group and works with every client personally.
Ready to talk it through? Call or text Ron Rougeaux at (360) 338-8355 or email captainronjr@gmail.com.
About the author: Captain Ron (Ron Rougeaux)
Owner and Managing Broker of PNW Homes Group in Olympia. He works with every buyer and seller personally. More about Ron
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