Living in Olmitz, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olmitz · Census data 2020–2024
Olmitz has 113 residents with a median age of 57.8. The median household income is $76,250 (about the same as the Kansas median), the median home value is $60,000.
Olmitz is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Olmitz at a glance
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 57.8State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $76,250State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $60,000State: $217,200
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Olmitz a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 23 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Olmitz
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Olmitz the median home value is $60,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $820 a month in housing costs.
Olmitz median household income
The median household income in Olmitz is $76,250 and the income per person is $95,106. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Olmitz: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 86
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 30.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 1.88
30.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Olmitz has many vacation and second homes.
Olmitz demographics
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 57.8
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 60
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olmitz ›
Education in Olmitz
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Olmitz have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olmitz
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 98%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Olmitz vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olmitz | 113 | $76,250 | $60,000 | — |
| Albert | 100 | $58,750 | $70,800 | — |
| Otis | 413 | $63,194 | $64,700 | $900 |
| Hoisington | 2,643 | $52,277 | $95,000 | $965 |
| Great Bend | 14,479 | $54,139 | $133,900 | $759 |
| Bison | 141 | $65,822 | $52,700 | — |
| Pawnee Rock | 258 | $48,026 | $59,600 | $588 |
| La Crosse | 1,154 | $53,750 | $84,600 | $725 |
| Rush Center | 179 | $70,750 | $81,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Olmitz, KS?
The median household income in Olmitz is $76,250, about the same as the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Olmitz?
The median home value in Olmitz is $60,000, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
Is Olmitz, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Kansas median; home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Olmitz?
The median age in Olmitz is 57.8 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Olmitz?
The average commute to work in Olmitz is 23 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olmitz?
The unemployment rate in Olmitz is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olmitz?
16.3% of adults in Olmitz 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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