At a Glance
Median Income
$98,421
$40,626 per capita
Home Value
$269,900
Zillow: $328,147
Median Rent
$1,609/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
230/100K
2,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Olive Branch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olive Branch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olive Branch a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olive Branch residents earn a median household income of $98,421 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,626. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,754 business establishments, including 415 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olive Branch is $269,900 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,147. Median rent is $1,609/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Olive Branch reports 230 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,304/100K. The murder rate is 10.3/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Olive Branch hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olive Branch has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population46,538
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density834/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$98,421
Per Capita$40,626
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$9,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$269,900
Rent$1,609
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$328,147
Housing Units17,588
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent230/100K
Property2,304/100K
Murder10.3/100K
Assault98/100K
Burglary286/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation371 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Olive Branch was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 415 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.