Living in Olmito, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Olmito · Census data 2020–2024
Olmito has 887 residents with a median age of 24. The median rent is $1,020/month.
Olmito is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Olmito at a glance
- Population
- 887
- Median age
- 24State: 35.6
- Median rent
- $1,020/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 35.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Olmito a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 67.3%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Olmito
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Olmito the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,020 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Olmito: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 231
- Owner-occupied
- 35.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.9%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 4.20
Olmito demographics
- Population
- 887
- Median age
- 24
- Under 18
- 41.1%
- 65 and older
- 6.7%
- Households
- 211
- Foreign-born
- 45.3%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Olmito ›
Education in Olmito
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Olmito have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Olmito
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 54.3%
- Public transit
- 5.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Olmito vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olmito | 887 | — | — | $1,020 |
| Rancho Viejo | 2,849 | $90,714 | $264,500 | $1,392 |
| Brownsville | 189,177 | $52,130 | $139,900 | $923 |
| Los Fresnos | 8,291 | $61,938 | $152,200 | $989 |
| Indian Lake | 962 | $25,982 | $65,400 | $1,036 |
| Cameron Park | 5,955 | $36,089 | $74,800 | $760 |
| Rice Tracts | 1,384 | $133,472 | $241,000 | — |
| Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 2,552 | $45,505 | $68,800 | — |
| Palmer | 1,435 | $18,675 | — | — |
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How much is rent in Olmito?
The median gross rent in Olmito is $1,020 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Olmito, TX a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 67.3%.
What is the median age in Olmito?
The median age in Olmito is 24 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Olmito?
The average commute to work in Olmito is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Olmito?
The unemployment rate in Olmito is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Olmito?
11.2% of adults in Olmito 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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