In Thurston, Washington, the median home price is $533,806, compared with the Washington median of $639,007; median household income is $96,563; the population is 299,067; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 240.4 per 100k; and the average commute is 25.8 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Thurston at a glance
Population
299,067
Median Household Income
$96,563
Typical Home Value
$533,806
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
240.4
Avg Commute Time
25.8
About Thurston
Thurston has a population of 299,067. The median home value is $533,806, 16% below the Washington median. Median household income is $96,563 (2% below the Washington median). The most populated towns are Olympia, Thurston South, and Olympia East.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Thurston
4 towns, by population.
County rankings in Washington
Every county in Washington, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Washington
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Washington by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Washington
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Washington
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Washington
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Washington
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Washington
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Washington
- 10Best school ratingsWashington School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Washington
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Washington
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Washington
Thurston at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Thurston?
- Thurston has a population of 299,067 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Thurston?
- The median home value in Thurston is $533,806. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Thurston?
- Median household income in Thurston is $96,563 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Thurston in?
- Thurston is in Washington.
- How many towns are in Thurston?
- Thurston contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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