Lacey is a city in Thurston County. Established as a suburb of Olympia.

Lacey, Washington is a young vibrant city on the I-5 corridor midway between Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. It is approximately 15-20 minutes from Ft. Lewis and McChord AFB. Lacey, WA is located at the South end of Puget Sound and residents enjoy panoramic views of Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains,

South Puget Sound waterfront and acres of undeveloped open prairie, farms and woodland. Lacey's proximity to all the best features of the Northwest lifestyle make it an ideal community for families, visitors and businesses.

The City of Lacey, WA supports responsible growth, ensuring that along with development comes sustained investment in the infrastructure that makes Lacey such a quality place to live. Lacey is the second largest community in Thuston County, one of the fastest growing counties in the Pacific Northwest.

True to their heritage, Lacey residents love the outdoors. Two large state parks within driving distance, Tolmie and Millersylvania, provide facilities for hiking, biking, camping, boating, fishing and swimming. Beachgoers enjoy Tolmie State Park,s stretch of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound. Also popular are nearby museums dedicated to preserving the local history. These include the Washington State Capital Museum and Washington State History Museum in Olympia, and Lacey,s own Lacey Historical Museum.

Thurston Public Schools, which is the largest district in the South Puget Sound region, and has a reputation for strong academic achievement among its students.

Throughout the county, there are a variety of sites and attractions to keep residents and visitors busy. Fine arts, dining and eclectic shopping venues cater to thousands of tourists visiting the area each year. Downtown Olympia, in particular, is popular for its art galleries, boutique shops and historic architecture.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $245,648

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 38,087. Lacey covers 15.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 190 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 98503. 98509

Weather

Lacey, WA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 77.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 31.80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 27 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Lacey is 50.79 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is November with an average rainfall of 8.13 Inches.

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