Rainier
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About Rainier
City in Thurston County, WashingtonRainier ( ray-NEER) is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. Beginning as a train stop in the 1870s, Rainier was first settled in 1890 and would become known as a logging town. The city was officially incorporated in 1947. As of the 2020 census, Rainier had a population of 2,369.
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Housing in Rainier
The typical Rainier home is worth about $516,000, up 1.2% in a year, 13% below the Washington typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Health in Rainier
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 66% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Washington
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.
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Schools in Rainier
All Rainier schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Rainier’s kids attend outperform 50% of Washington’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within WA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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