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 !
@LivingOlympia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shawn!
@lasheieka6201 Жыл бұрын
Same here!!
@TrexJerk8 Жыл бұрын
Why don’t you just look around northern AZ?
@obviouslynottito Жыл бұрын
lol moved to phoenix from olympia and it was the best decision i’ve made. washington is a dump.
@EricNicholsdesign2 жыл бұрын
Been here 8 years (within .5 to 2 miles of downtown) and can attest to the accuracy of everything said, great description
@LivingOlympia2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric!
@LadyDoughnutz2 жыл бұрын
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.
@redneckwoman592 жыл бұрын
Lived here my whole life of 32 years the homeless has gotten way worse and rent has gone way up
@derekjensen4382 Жыл бұрын
49 years here and it has definitely become over run with homeless!! I have come to despise my hometown
@Wanderingstarlet Жыл бұрын
This comment describes literally every city in America. It's not any better anywhere while our economy is as out of control as it is. Especially the housing market.
@russellhopson16582 жыл бұрын
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.
@jimhunt97372 жыл бұрын
I lived in lacey over 40 yrs. Couldn't take one more winter. I now live in az.
@grossschmidt2 жыл бұрын
I couldn't take one more summer in AZ! That's why I live in Oly ❤😅
@achikiman Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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!
@phyllisbooth33952 жыл бұрын
I live here and I think this video describes the area very well.
@LivingOlympia2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Phyllis!
@Dumbluck142 жыл бұрын
Inslee lives there . Ugh
@lexiwilson25272 жыл бұрын
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 😂
@b0dysseus10 ай бұрын
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.
@nutritioncoachjo4 ай бұрын
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.
@LivingOlympia3 ай бұрын
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.
@kaydixie5727 Жыл бұрын
We see lots of people vaping, pan-handling, and homeless.
@ProtectOurRights9 ай бұрын
Great content! And you guys look like an awesome couple ♡
@LivingOlympia3 ай бұрын
We are great partners but not married! We will have to make it more clear, more jokes coming!
@alteshaus562710 ай бұрын
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😊
@randywilson9442 жыл бұрын
Went to school at St. Martin’s College.
@xScooterAZx Жыл бұрын
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. :}
@TeamSato1110 ай бұрын
Love learning about the GooD, BaD, & Ugly ✨
@Wanderingstarlet Жыл бұрын
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.
@westmax849111 ай бұрын
Washington is more expensive than Denver especially anywhere from Olympia upto everett
@carloscarrizo7415 Жыл бұрын
I'm from panama 🇵🇦 an my vacation place is Oly , I have my family up there it's the best
@justinbruhn46002 жыл бұрын
This was very informative thanks so much for passing along your knowledge!
@LivingOlympia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Justin!
@Chinadoll42142 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Also Vit D/K2. Always good to go for walks, you can get Vit D even in cloud cover. :)
@NYGRLINTN2 жыл бұрын
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 🤣
@bigfootswatching99862 жыл бұрын
Lacey is where you want to be......!
@kaydixie5727 Жыл бұрын
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.
@wa37222 жыл бұрын
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.
@DaisyAnnabelle652 жыл бұрын
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 ❤️
@bigfootswatching99862 жыл бұрын
I love Lacey!
@desmondmurphy4492 жыл бұрын
West end is Ok but downtown smells like patchouli and BO.
@LadyDoughnutz2 жыл бұрын
Tacoma is a little sticky. 😂 Seattle and Olympia need (dependent on) Tacoma so maybe concentrate on getting the “sticky” out of Tacoma. 👍🏻
@robserrano8971 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget about dat TACOMA AROMA
@anthonymcnab97842 жыл бұрын
Olympia is more friendly than Seattle.. FYI
@Dog.soldier19502 жыл бұрын
More pot shops than coffee shops. Smoking dope in public is not uncommon
@jillwaters29122 жыл бұрын
Do you not see that your main graphic says 'PRO'S AND CON'S?" ??
@dianakirkmon4392 жыл бұрын
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.
@EricNicholsdesign2 жыл бұрын
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
@LivingOlympia2 жыл бұрын
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?
@myfootballjesus2 жыл бұрын
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
@LivingOlympia2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, weather is much better in Orange County! Thank you for watching.
@ByroManiac2 жыл бұрын
There is NO single benefit to living in the Toilet Bowl of Olympia
@harleymiles9926 Жыл бұрын
Mariners are in the playoffs now. 21 year drought is over.
@LivingOlympia Жыл бұрын
Finally! Will have to make a whole new video someday. Hope they have a good 2023!
@Tlcmysticsoup2 жыл бұрын
Lady looks like and reminds me of Krystal Ball, of Krystal and Sagaar .. just Sayin’ 🥰
@MrYummydonuts2 жыл бұрын
last time i went out in Olympia was a place called rythem city in the late 80s ..lol
@katiek47752 жыл бұрын
3:21 She called him out! hahaha
@LivingOlympia2 жыл бұрын
She doesn't hold back!
@anthonymcnab97842 жыл бұрын
I miss you Olympia, the most beautiful place I have ever been! Rain, hale or shine, Olympia is always divine ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@msstinsky6356 Жыл бұрын
What about public transportation?
@habituscraeftig Жыл бұрын
How do the building codes in Thurston County compare to King County?
@LivingOlympia Жыл бұрын
Generally more strict in King county vs Thurston, longer permitting cycles and generally more to getting building projects completed.
@lexiwilson25272 жыл бұрын
If you have any recommendations for custom home builders please let me know!
@LivingOlympia2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing, William’s Contracting, Mance and Sons as well as Rob Rice are all reputable local builders.
@darrenroberts6372 жыл бұрын
How is crime in Olympia?
@BRITTISHNICKUSA2 жыл бұрын
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. )
@spitfire9792 жыл бұрын
There are no pros about living in Olympia, WA
@MarioLoco032 жыл бұрын
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.
@LivingOlympia2 жыл бұрын
No way, you don't need to hide it. Only ass*oles care about that!
@Kstxrd Жыл бұрын
leave your politics in California...way too many lefties up here.
@anthonymcnab97842 жыл бұрын
Olympia needs and Washington needs to become right wing conservative and make buying a business or home affordable!!!!
@loki2stunt2 жыл бұрын
Might want to move to Alabama buddy.
@richyyLR Жыл бұрын
Nah keep your fascism down south with the rest of the hullbillies
@anthonymcnab9784 Жыл бұрын
@@richyyLR VOTE ONE SEMI BIRD!!
@anthonymcnab9784 Жыл бұрын
@@richyyLR what’s a hullbilly? Lol 😂
@anthonymcnab9784 Жыл бұрын
Olympia and Washington is jaw droppingly
@KB-if8qu2 жыл бұрын
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.
@KB-if8qu2 жыл бұрын
Let’s see if they mention the massive amount of drug addicts that make the entire place disgusting.
@4evrgrnmediafirm9332 жыл бұрын
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.
@committeelectc66862 жыл бұрын
@@4evrgrnmediafirm933 So KZbin is NOT as public forum???
@EricNicholsdesign2 жыл бұрын
The "entire" place is a tad much, it is clearly a problem, absolutely, but the entirety of Olympia being disgusting is not accurate
@anthonymcnab97842 жыл бұрын
Republicans need to show Olympia love and elect republicans and save the Pacific North West..
@Kstxrd Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@richyyLR that’s funny 😆 oh the lies..
@milesbennettdyson66672 жыл бұрын
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_2 жыл бұрын
until they're shittin in ur yard
@owlexS2 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was a super ignorant comment.
@josephstowell19952 жыл бұрын
imagine being this far-removed from reality
@milesbennettdyson66672 жыл бұрын
@@josephstowell1995 no need to imagine. Got a POTUS far removed from reality