Living in Olivarez, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olivarez · Census data 2020–2024
Olivarez has 6,326 residents with a median age of 19.2. The median household income is $64,599 (18% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $79,300, the median rent is $860/month.
Olivarez at a glance
- Population
- 6,326
- Median age
- 19.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $64,599State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $79,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $860/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Olivarez a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Olivarez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Olivarez the median home value is $79,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $860 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,040 a month in housing costs.
Olivarez median household income
The median household income in Olivarez is $64,599 and the income per person is $14,717. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Olivarez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,221
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 5.44
Olivarez demographics
- Population
- 6,326
- Median age
- 19.2
- Under 18
- 48.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 1,163
- Foreign-born
- 21.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olivarez ›
Education in Olivarez
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Olivarez have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olivarez
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Olivarez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivarez | 6,326 | $64,599 | $79,300 | $860 |
| Mila Doce | 7,731 | $50,921 | $67,700 | $640 |
| Midway North | 3,594 | $58,184 | $112,200 | $1,042 |
| Weslaco | 42,229 | $59,551 | $140,000 | $967 |
| Elsa | 5,697 | $42,439 | $81,600 | $767 |
| Indian Hills | 2,961 | $32,816 | $54,400 | $1,155 |
| Edcouch | 2,739 | $21,843 | $58,500 | $552 |
| Donna | 16,833 | $40,438 | $86,100 | $806 |
| Midway South | 2,308 | $54,427 | $108,400 | $738 |
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What is the median household income in Olivarez, TX?
The median household income in Olivarez is $64,599, 18% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Olivarez?
The median home value in Olivarez is $79,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Olivarez?
The median gross rent in Olivarez is $860 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Olivarez, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Olivarez?
The median age in Olivarez is 19.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Olivarez?
The average commute to work in Olivarez is 25 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olivarez?
The unemployment rate in Olivarez is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olivarez?
10.4% of adults in Olivarez 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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