Living in Olivette, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olivette · Census data 2020–2024
Olivette has 8,645 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $111,660 (58% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $460,800, the median rent is $1,513/month.
Olivette at a glance
- Population
- 8,645
- Median age
- 41.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,660State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $460,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,513/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Olivette a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 100% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Olivette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Olivette the median home value is $460,800, 39% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,513 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,478 a month in housing costs.
Olivette median household income
The median household income in Olivette is $111,660 and the income per person is $64,154. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Olivette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,603
- Owner-occupied
- 73.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.5%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.46
Olivette demographics
- Population
- 8,645
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 3,508
- Foreign-born
- 16.2%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olivette ›
Education in Olivette
70.3% of adults 25 and older in Olivette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 39.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olivette
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 28.1%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Olivette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivette | 8,645 | $111,660 | $460,800 | $1,513 |
| Overland | 15,695 | $61,773 | $131,900 | $1,112 |
| Vinita Park | 2,042 | $53,995 | $99,300 | $1,154 |
| Ladue | 8,940 | $250,001 | $1,056,300 | $1,815 |
| Sycamore Hills | 672 | $85,962 | $137,500 | $1,119 |
| University City | 34,685 | $80,694 | $306,700 | $1,319 |
| Charlack | 1,596 | $54,792 | $119,000 | $1,096 |
| Hanley Hills | 2,178 | $52,828 | $73,300 | $1,202 |
| Breckenridge Hills | 4,402 | $40,958 | $96,100 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Olivette, MO?
The median household income in Olivette is $111,660, 58% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Olivette?
The median home value in Olivette is $460,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Olivette?
The median gross rent in Olivette is $1,513 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Olivette, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 100% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Olivette?
The median age in Olivette is 41.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Olivette?
The average commute to work in Olivette is 19 minutes; 28.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olivette?
The unemployment rate in Olivette is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olivette?
70.3% of adults in Olivette 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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