At a Glance
Median Income
$50,379
$23,414 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
Zillow: $230,723
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
39.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
2,249/100K
3,136/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
17.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Mount Oliver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Oliver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Oliver a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Oliver residents earn a median household income of $50,379 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,414. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Oliver is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,723. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 39.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Mount Oliver reports 2,249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 492% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,136/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Mount Oliver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Oliver has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,347
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density9,844/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,379
Per Capita$23,414
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty17.6%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$1,102
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$230,723
Housing Units1,842
Rent Burden39.5%
Crime
F
Violent2,249/100K
Property3,136/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,479/100K
Burglary799/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,101 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations334
Libraries72
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Oliver was built in 1938.
26.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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