Living in Olympia Heights, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olympia Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Olympia Heights has 12,399 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $108,958 (46% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $557,500, the median rent is $2,124/month.
Olympia Heights at a glance
- Population
- 12,399
- Median age
- 47.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $108,958State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $557,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,124/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 84.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Olympia Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Olympia Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Olympia Heights the median home value is $557,500, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,124 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,857 a month in housing costs.
Olympia Heights median household income
The median household income in Olympia Heights is $108,958 and the income per person is $48,888. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Olympia Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,184
- Owner-occupied
- 84.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.2%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 3.03
Olympia Heights demographics
- Population
- 12,399
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 4,059
- Foreign-born
- 54.5%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olympia Heights ›
Education in Olympia Heights
35.4% of adults 25 and older in Olympia Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olympia Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Olympia Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia Heights | 12,399 | $108,958 | $557,500 | $2,124 |
| Westchester | 52,032 | $72,262 | $508,700 | $1,819 |
| Sunset | 13,535 | $109,401 | $601,300 | $2,118 |
| Westwood Lakes | 10,553 | $86,040 | $518,500 | $2,472 |
| Glenvar Heights | 19,395 | $72,118 | $545,400 | $1,973 |
| Coral Terrace | 24,895 | $80,353 | $582,900 | $1,759 |
| South Miami | 12,277 | $94,507 | $829,400 | $1,764 |
| Fountainebleau | 55,665 | $64,908 | $320,200 | $2,094 |
| West Miami | 7,162 | $61,274 | $488,800 | $2,210 |
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What is the median household income in Olympia Heights, FL?
The median household income in Olympia Heights is $108,958, 46% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Olympia Heights?
The median home value in Olympia Heights is $557,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Olympia Heights?
The median gross rent in Olympia Heights is $2,124 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Olympia Heights, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 12.2%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Olympia Heights?
The median age in Olympia Heights is 47.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Olympia Heights?
The average commute to work in Olympia Heights is 30 minutes; 25.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olympia Heights?
The unemployment rate in Olympia Heights is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olympia Heights?
35.4% of adults in Olympia Heights 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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