Olivette, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
8,539 Population 3,083/sq mi density
$105,898 Median Income $58,959 per capita
$450,100 Home Value $496,471 Zillow
$1,515 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
45 Violent Crime/100K 915 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$105,898 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$450,100 home value, $1,515/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Olivette, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,898
41% above
$58,959 per capita
Home Value
$450,100
60% above
Zillow: $496,471
Median Rent
$1,515/mo
30% above
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
45/100K
88% below
915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.5%
103% above
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
15% below
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Olivette Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Olivette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
141%
Home Value
160%
Rent
130%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
203%
Unemployment
153%
Crime
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Olivette a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Olivette residents earn a median household income of $105,898 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,959. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Olivette is $450,100 , 60% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $496,471. Median rent is $1,515/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Safety & Crime

Olivette reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 915/100K.

Education

68.5% of adults in Olivette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (103% above the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Olivette has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,539
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density3,083/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born16.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,898
Per Capita$58,959
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty2.6%

Housing

A
Home Value$450,100
Rent$1,515
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$496,471
Housing Units3,475
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent45/100K
Property915/100K

Health

Obesity27.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation682 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.5%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+39.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.0%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

The median home in Olivette was built in 1960.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (6 miles).
7.1% of the population has a disability.
16.6% of residents are foreign-born.