Living in Olivehurst, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olivehurst · Census data 2020–2024
Olivehurst has 18,444 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $83,214 (16% lower than the California median), the median home value is $384,500, the median rent is $1,326/month.
Olivehurst at a glance
- Population
- 18,444
- Median age
- 32.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $83,214State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $384,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,326/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.1%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Olivehurst a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the California median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Olivehurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Olivehurst the median home value is $384,500, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,326 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,019 a month in housing costs.
Olivehurst median household income
The median household income in Olivehurst is $83,214 and the income per person is $30,575. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Olivehurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,924
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.35
Olivehurst demographics
- Population
- 18,444
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 26%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 5,480
- Foreign-born
- 12.6%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olivehurst ›
Education in Olivehurst
13.1% of adults 25 and older in Olivehurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olivehurst
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Olivehurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivehurst | 18,444 | $83,214 | $384,500 | $1,326 |
| Linda | 23,871 | $72,776 | $371,700 | $1,211 |
| Marysville | 12,726 | $56,430 | $292,300 | $1,295 |
| Yuba City | 69,471 | $75,477 | $434,600 | $1,454 |
| Plumas Lake | 9,418 | $120,408 | $555,300 | $2,302 |
| Rio Oso | 437 | $111,250 | $441,800 | $1,625 |
| Wheatland | 3,876 | $83,452 | $429,200 | $1,264 |
| Beale AFB | 1,344 | $70,061 | — | $2,758 |
| Trowbridge | 243 | $130,000 | $621,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Olivehurst, CA?
The median household income in Olivehurst is $83,214, 16% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Olivehurst?
The median home value in Olivehurst is $384,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Olivehurst?
The median gross rent in Olivehurst is $1,326 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Olivehurst, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the California median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Olivehurst?
The median age in Olivehurst is 32.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Olivehurst?
The average commute to work in Olivehurst is 35 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olivehurst?
The unemployment rate in Olivehurst is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olivehurst?
13.1% of adults in Olivehurst have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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