At a Glance
Median Income
$62,985
$13,158 per capita
Home Value
$68,000
Zillow: $192,784
Median Rent
$961/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
57.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.1%
18.1% smoking rate
How Olivarez Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olivarez's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olivarez a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olivarez residents earn a median household income of $62,985 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,158. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olivarez is $68,000 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,784. Median rent is $961/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
10.1% of adults in Olivarez hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
57.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olivarez has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,566
Median Age18.1 yrs
Density1,779/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born19.4%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,985
Per Capita$13,158
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861
Housing
A+
Home Value$68,000
Rent$961
Ownership88.1%
Zillow$192,784
Housing Units1,386
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity49.1%
Diabetes21.6%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death11,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation69 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+57.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations6
Did You Know?
The median home in Olivarez was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
19.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.