Thinking about making the Olympic Peninsula home? Whether you’re planning a move soon or simply exploring the possibility, this resource is designed to help you understand what everyday life here is really like—from choosing a community to healthcare, housing, taxes, weather, transportation and more.
Explore the topics below, compare communities and find practical answers to the questions that matter when deciding whether the Olympic Peninsula is right for you.
Start Planning your move
Start with the questions that matter most when considering a move to the Olympic Peninsula.
Choosing a Community
Compare Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend and other Peninsula communities to find the location, lifestyle and amenities that fit you best.
Healthcare
Learn about hospitals, primary care, specialists, urgent care and other healthcare resources available across the Olympic Peninsula.
Housing & Home Costs
Understand home prices, property taxes, utilities, insurance and other costs to consider when choosing a home on the Olympic Peninsula.
Taxes & Cost of Living.
Learn about Washington taxes and everyday expenses, including sales tax, property taxes, utilities, groceries and other costs that can affect your budget when living on the Olympic Peninsula.
Weather & Climate
Learn what to expect from the Olympic Peninsula’s mild summers, wet winters and distinct microclimates—and how weather can vary significantly between Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend and the coast.
Getting Around & Transportation
Explore driving times, ferry connections, public transportation, airports and other options for getting around the Olympic Peninsula and traveling to Seattle, Victoria B.C. and beyond.
Retirement & Senior Living
Explore what retirement on the Olympic Peninsula can look like, including healthcare access, housing choices, senior services, recreation and everyday considerations for aging here.
Shopping & Everyday Services
Find out what’s available for groceries, shopping, restaurants, home services and other everyday needs—and when residents may need to travel farther for certain services.
Internet & Utilities
Learn about internet availability, cell service, electricity, water and other utilities—and what to consider when looking at homes in more rural areas of the Olympic Peninsula.
Accessibility & Mobility
Explore accessibility considerations, transportation options, medical equipment resources, accessible recreation and other information that can help people with changing mobility needs live confidently on the Olympic Peninsula.
Jobs & Working Here
Explore the local job market, major employers, small-business opportunities and considerations for working remotely while living on the Olympic Peninsula.
Schools & Education
Learn about public schools, private-school options, colleges and educational resources available to families throughout the Olympic Peninsula.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Get the Olympic Peninsula Relocation Guide
A convenient guide you can save, print and use as you explore the communities and lifestyle of the Olympic Peninsula.