Tumwater : Washington

What Tumwater is like for active adults

Beer afficianados of a certain age will recognize the name Tumwater as the source of Olympia Beer. Unfortunately the brewery in Tumwater has been retired in the wake of its acquisition by Miller. Neverthless this delightful town of about 12,000 lives on. It is located where the Deschutes River meets the Budd River at the southern end of Puget Sound - just a few miles from Olympia. Tumwater is a Chinook term meaning waterfall or rushing water.

Real estate at the end of 2009 was relatively expensive and stable, with the median price at about $300,000. There are active adult communities in the area (see Tumwater Active Communiites at right).

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What is special about this retirement community

Tumwater's location near Olympia and Puget Sound place it in a very desirable and beautiful area.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Active people who want to live in a smaller town will enjoy retiring in Tumwater.

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Cultural environment

For culture people in Tumwater would tend to go to Olympia, a college town with a lot to do.

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Medical facilities

For medical facilities beyond a physician one would go to nearby Olympia, which is actually tending to engulf Tumwater.

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Transportation

Olympia Airport is adjacent to Tumwater. Nearby ferry service is available to many points.

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Valuable Links

Guide to Washington state retirement

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Facts about TUMWATER

State: WA
Environment: Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: Boomer1

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