Living in Olivia, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olivia · Census data 2020–2024
Olivia has 2,205 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $63,098 (29% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $159,200, the median rent is $780/month.
Olivia at a glance
- Population
- 2,205
- Median age
- 44.1State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $63,098State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $159,200State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Olivia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Olivia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Olivia the median home value is $159,200, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,407 a month in housing costs.
Olivia median household income
The median household income in Olivia is $63,098 and the income per person is $34,931. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Olivia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,128
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.19
Olivia demographics
- Population
- 2,205
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 23.6%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 961
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olivia ›
Education in Olivia
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Olivia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olivia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Olivia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivia | 2,205 | $63,098 | $159,200 | $780 |
| Bird Island | 930 | $75,833 | $142,100 | $617 |
| Danube | 472 | $61,944 | $141,300 | $912 |
| Renville | 1,503 | $69,306 | $126,400 | $676 |
| Blomkest | 129 | $62,083 | $110,700 | $1,625 |
| Lake Lillian | 157 | $60,250 | $114,200 | $700 |
| Hector | 1,130 | $63,362 | $132,000 | $1,125 |
| Prinsburg | 651 | $107,500 | $197,200 | $981 |
| Morton | 384 | $53,036 | $78,100 | $825 |
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What is the median household income in Olivia, MN?
The median household income in Olivia is $63,098, 29% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Olivia?
The median home value in Olivia is $159,200, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Olivia?
The median gross rent in Olivia is $780 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Olivia, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Minnesota median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Olivia?
The median age in Olivia is 44.1 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Olivia?
The average commute to work in Olivia is 18 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olivia?
The unemployment rate in Olivia is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olivia?
21.1% of adults in Olivia 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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