Pros & Cons of Living in Olympia, WA

[@shawn-ps7xc]

Work in healthcare and been looking at some travel contracts near you guys. I’m from Phoenix but am OVER the desert lol. Great video. Really informative !

[@LivingOlympia]

Thank you Shawn!

[@lasheieka6201]

Same here!!

[@TrexJerk8]

Why don’t you just look around northern AZ?

[@obviouslynottito]

lol moved to phoenix from olympia and it was the best decision i’ve made. washington is a dump.

[@nutritioncoachjo]

I know this videos is from years ago but I really enjoyed the information. We may consider the Olympia area for retirement and get out of King County which is actually where you see the so called "Seattle Freeze" or "Bellevue Freeze" where we live. My husband and I have gone on daily walks for years and hardly anyone ever says hello. We even have said hello while passing and received no response. So odd! We have encountered much friendlier people outside the Seattle area in other areas such as Kitsap, Pierce and Thurston counties.

[@LivingOlympia]

Maybe some people on YT won't agree (the assholes) but there are many neighborhoods in Olympia where the people are so friendly and say hi and waive! Let us know if you need any help scouting areas if you do consider the area for retirement.

[@Derpderpdrrp]

Been here 8 years (within .5 to 2 miles of downtown) and can attest to the accuracy of everything said, great description

[@LivingOlympia]

Thank you Eric!

[@LadyDoughnutz]

Puyallup houses renting from $2,500 over $4,000 Tacoma/Spanaway houses even more. One bedroom Tacoma is at least $1,800 not including water, sewer, garbage and electricity. Now if you don’t mind a rat-hole dump and sharing with multiple people, possibly $1,000 or less. State of Washington is a beautiful place but for decades has been continuously run into the ground by very corrupt government.

[@b0dysseus]

My fiancee and I are planning to move here from California. Our current plan is to buy an RV and staying somewhere until we find some land to move to and eventually build our home. What kind of roadblocks would be in the way? Are there a lot of zoning laws and permits that would impact what we can do? Also would we have to deal with HOA's? We are both very against HOA's.

[@jimhunt9737]

I lived in lacey over 40 yrs. Couldn't take one more winter. I now live in az.

[@grossschmidt]

I couldn't take one more summer in AZ! That's why I live in Oly ❤😅

[@achikiman]

Looking to move here within the next 5 years from Chicago area. It’s rainy (plus lots of snow) and gray here during the same winter months, so this doesn’t scare me. People think I’m crazy for liking rain. 😊

[@LivingOlympia]

Bet it’s a lot colder there though! We are always bummed cause we get so little snow here. Good for the folks that hate snow. Let us know if we can help you in any way Angela!

[@russellhopson1658]

I have lived here in Olympia for 54 year's and I am still here. Homeless population has got really bad in the past 15 year's. Thanks to are Governor . Tumwater won't put up with the Homeless nor will lacey . Rent has went up big time in 15 years as well.

[@alteshaus5627]

I visited Olympia only as a tourist from Germany for a short time at a sunny day in September. I liked it very much, the inlets, the nature and the atmosphere😊

[@lexiwilson2527]

Thanks for the info! I currently live in Fraser, CO, which is the coldest incorporated town in the lower 48. Winter is 8 months long here pretty much so I’m thinking the rain and “cold” will be just fine for me 😂

[@phyllisbooth3395]

I live here and I think this video describes the area very well.

[@LivingOlympia]

Thankyou Phyllis!

[@xScooterAZx]

I LOVE OLY! I wish I had never left it. I now live in the frying pan of America: Phoenix,Az. I left for reasons not related to Olympia. One of the biggest mistakes of my life. I'm now unable to move back. I highly suggest that you visit this beautiful town. :}

[@ProtectOurRights]

Great content! And you guys look like an awesome couple ♡

[@LivingOlympia]

We are great partners but not married! We will have to make it more clear, more jokes coming!

[@randywilson944]

Went to school at St. Martin’s College.

[@Wanderingstarlet]

Coming from the Denver area, these Olympia rental prices are beautiful. We're paying $1900 a month for an old ass 1BR apartment built in the 90's 30 minutes outside of Denver and absolutely sick of it. We have homeless too, that's definitely an issue all across America right now. That shouldn't deter anyone from living anywhere anymore cause you simply won't escape it. I would love to pay less and have more to do, Washington is looking pretty good to us right about now.

[@westmax8491]

Washington is more expensive than Denver especially anywhere from Olympia upto everett

[@carloscarrizo7415]

I'm from panama 🇵🇦 an my vacation place is Oly , I have my family up there it's the best

[@kaydixie5727]

It's been very difficult to find doctors who are taking new patients. It's very common for doctors to only work part time in Olympia. Also many are leaving their practice, moving away, or retiring.

[@TeamSato11]

Love learning about the GooD, BaD, & Ugly ✨

[@wa3722]

What are the job opportunities like here? I'm an ex felon finishing parole for good behavior and to be honest I'm looking to start my life over. I'm enrolled in school and I'm a very hard worker. I was looking at the Washington State as a relocation spot but I keep researching bigger cities because I'm in school for marketing and I feel a bigger city would provide a great deal of opportunity, Which city would you recommend to be a great spot to start over in Washington? I dont want to be around a lot of crime but I understand my background might limit my housing opportunities.

[@jillwaters2912]

Do you not see that your main graphic says 'PRO'S AND CON'S?" ??

[@kaydixie5727]

We see lots of people vaping, pan-handling, and homeless.

[@Chinadoll4214]

Such great information!! I worry about the cloudiness but if you're born and raised and a lamp helps you then it makes me not as nervous.

[@LivingOlympia]

Also Vit D/K2. Always good to go for walks, you can get Vit D even in cloud cover. :)

[@Dumbluck14]

Inslee lives there . Ugh

[@EastCoastGal66]

Ive lived in Lacey for 30 years and I love Olympia. My husband and I leave in December to Mexico for about 2 weeks and we do fine. I love downtown Olympia ❤️

[@bigfootswatching9986]

I love Lacey!

[@habituscraeftig]

How do the building codes in Thurston County compare to King County?

[@LivingOlympia]

Generally more strict in King county vs Thurston, longer permitting cycles and generally more to getting building projects completed.

[@msstinsky6356]

What about public transportation?

[@desmondmurphy449]

West end is Ok but downtown smells like patchouli and BO.

[@dianakirkmon439]

everything was very helpful and i would like move there. but i have one silly question. does it smell like weed everywhere? or is it only parts of the city. thank you did all the info.

[@Derpderpdrrp]

It doesn't smell 'everywhere', but Yes if you are walking around downtown on a weekend evening then yes you'll smell it, and it is clear that the community has gotten on board with legalization, but it's not crazy overt

[@LivingOlympia]

Diana, Eric is right, it's not everywhere, mostly some areas of downtown and of course outside any pot shops. What other questions do you have about moving to the area?

[@justinbruhn4600]

This was very informative thanks so much for passing along your knowledge!

[@LivingOlympia]

Thanks for watching Justin!

[@MrYummydonuts]

last time i went out in Olympia was a place called rythem city in the late 80s ..lol

[@NYGRLINTN]

My husband and I are looking to move to WA within the next 5 years. We're native NYers, but moved to Eastern TN 4 years ago. I can tell you I will take the "Seattle Freeze" over the super sticky FAKE sweetness from these Southerners 🤣

[@bigfootswatching9986]

Lacey is where you want to be......!

[@LadyDoughnutz]

Tacoma is a little sticky. 😂 Seattle and Olympia need (dependent on) Tacoma so maybe concentrate on getting the “sticky” out of Tacoma. 👍🏻

[@robserrano8971]

Don't forget about dat TACOMA AROMA

[@myfootballjesus]

I grew up there. But ATLANTA FLORIDA OKLAHOMA AND YES EVEN NYC GETS MORE PRECIPITATION.. so dont be afraid But I do prefer my life since moving to orange co california beach 12 years ago its clean less hippies but Olympia is nice

[@LivingOlympia]

Agreed, weather is much better in Orange County! Thank you for watching.

[@Dog.soldier1950]

More pot shops than coffee shops. Smoking dope in public is not uncommon

[@lexiwilson2527]

If you have any recommendations for custom home builders please let me know!

[@LivingOlympia]

Sure thing, William’s Contracting, Mance and Sons as well as Rob Rice are all reputable local builders.

[@anthonymcnab9784]

Olympia is more friendly than Seattle.. FYI

[@Tlcmysticsoup]

Lady looks like and reminds me of Krystal Ball, of Krystal and Sagaar .. just Sayin’ 🥰

[@anthonymcnab9784]

I miss you Olympia, the most beautiful place I have ever been! Rain, hale or shine, Olympia is always divine ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@darrenroberts637]

How is crime in Olympia?

[@harleymiles9926]

Mariners are in the playoffs now. 21 year drought is over.

[@LivingOlympia]

Finally! Will have to make a whole new video someday. Hope they have a good 2023!

[@ByroManiac]

There is NO single benefit to living in the Toilet Bowl of Olympia

[@BRITTISHNICKUSA]

Who are you guys? You seem like really nice people. I live outside and I see Miles Bennett Dyson comment underneath this one, and I want to know who he is to think he can talk about us like we are cattle. You can not evict someone who is houseless if they are living in a public area. I have tried to help out my fellow Americans and I had everything I owned stole by an evil family who live behind a white picket fence. But I try to lift people spirits that have lost everything. Be careful what you say Miles because bad luck can happen to anyone and then you might be looking for me to tell you were to go to get a hot meal or stay safe. People who use those drugs have a story behind it and they have mental illness but there is no where to get help so they have to freeze outside. Have a heart and don't look at them as cattle because some of them are amazing people just on hard times right now. BTW I have love for you too Miles just thought you should know what you are talking about before you judge people like that. I stay out and ask that my housing money be put into a trust to raise money to help rescue POW MIA and I also use one of those drugs you mentioned because it helps calm me down and not get revenge on those evil people who collect a 7 grand check from the VA and swore an Oath on American Soldiers lives I could trust them and they were my friend and then stole everything I owned and tried attacking me 4 days after my father pasted away. It caused me mental illness. But I know love will conquer all and I find the strength thanks to my medicine which most frown upon to see the good in all people. The best I can anyways. I am not always medicated and I get upset and I don't even know if that trust has been established but as I swore an oath to defend this country when I became a citizen I said put that 7 grand and my housing money into a trust to rescue fallen soldiers and I could see him as a friend. (I still have to do it because of the messed up choose I made when I wasn't thinking right after loosing my father a hero to me but try seeing a person who tells you he drowns puppies because it turns him on and was willing to put a curse on our military as a friend. It's hard to do. But if Jesus could forgive then I am inspired to do the same. God Bless you all. )

[@katiek4775]

3:21 She called him out! hahaha

[@LivingOlympia]

She doesn't hold back!

[@spitfire979]

There are no pros about living in Olympia, WA

[@MarioLoco03]

Good video. What I want to know is; Do I have to hide the fact that I am from CA? lol seems like every state I want to move to hates Californians.

[@LivingOlympia]

No way, you don't need to hide it. Only ass*oles care about that!

[@Kstxrd]

leave your politics in California...way too many lefties up here.

[@KB-if8qu]

I’ll give you a solution to the homeless problem. Stop decriminalizing drugs and force the homeless people to work. Maybe even clean up all their garbage.

[@anthonymcnab9784]

Olympia needs and Washington needs to become right wing conservative and make buying a business or home affordable!!!!

[@loki2stunt]

Might want to move to Alabama buddy.

[@richyyLR]

Nah keep your fascism down south with the rest of the hullbillies

[@anthonymcnab9784]

@@richyyLR VOTE ONE SEMI BIRD!!

[@anthonymcnab9784]

@@richyyLR what’s a hullbilly? Lol 😂

[@anthonymcnab9784]

Olympia and Washington is jaw droppingly

[@KB-if8qu]

Let’s see if they mention the massive amount of drug addicts that make the entire place disgusting.

[@4evrgrnmediafirm933]

It's absolutely a problem, but he city is still very enjoyable! I've lived here my whole life & I've continued to enjoy downtown & walk around capitol lake every morning. Olympia is struggling with the same problem most major cities are. Try sharing your opinions at public forums instead of KZbin.

[@committeelectc6686]

@@4evrgrnmediafirm933 So KZbin is NOT as public forum???

[@Derpderpdrrp]

The "entire" place is a tad much, it is clearly a problem, absolutely, but the entirety of Olympia being disgusting is not accurate

[@milesbennettdyson6667]

Understand homeless issue. It’s time to relocate them to an isolated area, far away from normal society, where they can share tents and toilets. Sad that some want to protect, and encourage the homeless lifestyle and all the negative habits such as heroin or meth abuse.

[@OTFice_]

until they're shittin in ur yard

[@owlexS]

Wow. That was a super ignorant comment.

[@josephstowell1995]

imagine being this far-removed from reality

[@milesbennettdyson6667]

@@josephstowell1995 no need to imagine. Got a POTUS far removed from reality

[@milesbennettdyson6667]

@@owlexS miles Bennett Dyson only spitting facts

[@anthonymcnab9784]

Republicans need to show Olympia love and elect republicans and save the Pacific North West..

[@Kstxrd]

I agree. But there are so few Republicans left in the state. With all the California transplants over the last 20 years, there is nothing but far left zealots here anymore.

[@richyyLR]

Lmao ya because repuglicans areas are at the top of the list for freedom and rights, education, health, environmental care, culture, technology, and have the biggest economies.... Oh wait those are democrat areas 🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonymcnab9784]

@@richyyLR that’s funny 😆 oh the lies..

[@anthonymcnab9784]

Democrats leave Washington alone already!!

[@richyyLR]

Bye. Go to Texas