Olivet, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Olivet is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,647. Residents earn $122,193 per year, which is 63% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,647 Population 661/sq mi density
$122,193 Median Income $41,476 per capita
$299,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$122,193 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$299,000 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $122,193
63% higher than US avg
Home Value $299,000
6% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.3%
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.0%
0% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.8%
61% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

How Olivet Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,647
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

A
Median Income$122,193
Per Capita$41,476
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$7,363M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$299,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.9%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation85 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+97.3%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute27 min
Libraries4

Is Olivet a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Olivet receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Olivet stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Olivet is $122,193, which is significantly higher than the national average — 63% above $75,149. This places Olivet among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Olivet is $299,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Olivet enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches, including 13.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Olivet has a population of 1,647 with a density of 661 people per square mile. The median age is 35.4 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.4%).

Population

1,647
Total Population
661
People / sq mi
35.4yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Olivet vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.9%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.1%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Olivet vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Olivet is $122,193, which is 63% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Olivet vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$122,193
63% above US avg
Per Capita Income$41,476
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
IRS Avg AGI$71,530

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.8%
61% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,492
County GDP$7,363M

Business (County)

Restaurants115
Healthcare143
Retail159
Manufacturing39

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,555
144% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Work from Home1.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Olivet is $299,000, 6% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$299,000
6% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,555
144% above US avg
Effective Rate2.86%
In Olivet, 32.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.9% report depression. 25.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Olivet vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.0%
0% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma9.8%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity25.1%
Depression19.9%
Mental Distress18.3%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Checkup Rate74.3%
Premature Death11,685/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access66.7%
Healthcare Facilities143

Crime Rates: Olivet vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Olivet has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
23% above US avg
Snowfall13.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates39.5381°N, 75.1763°W
County FIPS34033
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.8%
D 39.6%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
16% below US avg
High School+97.3%
School Test Score6.24
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density661/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities143
Restaurants115
Retail Stores159

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Work from Home1.0%

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