Living in Olimpo, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olimpo · Census data 2020–2024
Olimpo has 1,384 residents with a median age of 61.6. The median household income is $18,912 (28% lower than the Puerto Rico median), the median home value is $88,400.
Olimpo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Olimpo at a glance
- Population
- 1,384
- Median age
- 61.6State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $18,912State: $26,297
- Median home value
- $88,400State: $131,500
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Olimpo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 40.1%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Puerto Rico median.
The weather is best in January to April.
Cost of living in Olimpo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Olimpo the median home value is $88,400, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Olimpo median household income
The median household income in Olimpo is $18,912 and the income per person is $13,185. 40.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Olimpo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 910
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 22.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.97
Olimpo demographics
- Population
- 1,384
- Median age
- 61.6
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 46%
- Households
- 703
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olimpo ›
Education in Olimpo
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Olimpo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olimpo
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.8%
Olimpo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olimpo | 1,384 | $18,912 | $88,400 | — |
| Corazón | 2,030 | $24,215 | $114,700 | $540 |
| Guayama | 18,216 | $20,955 | $112,200 | $412 |
| Buena Vista | 1,084 | $14,711 | $66,300 | $618 |
| Yaurel | 570 | $14,554 | $60,800 | — |
| Arroyo | 7,516 | $19,663 | $95,700 | $441 |
| Pueblito del Carmen | 222 | $24,231 | $82,100 | — |
| Jobos | 1,706 | $19,443 | $68,800 | $472 |
| Palmas | 1,119 | $20,595 | $89,000 | — |
More for people moving to Olimpo
Olimpo ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Olimpo: FAQ
What is the median household income in Olimpo, PR?
The median household income in Olimpo is $18,912, 28% lower than the Puerto Rico median of $26,297 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Olimpo?
The median home value in Olimpo is $88,400, compared with $131,500 in Puerto Rico.
Is Olimpo, PR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 40.1%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Puerto Rico median.
What is the median age in Olimpo?
The median age in Olimpo is 61.6 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Olimpo?
The average commute to work in Olimpo is 28 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olimpo?
The unemployment rate in Olimpo is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olimpo?
16.5% of adults in Olimpo 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.
Last updated: