At a Glance
Median Income
$33,813
$12,947 per capita
Home Value
$93,500
Zillow: $294,481
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
38.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
42.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
41.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
8.1% smoking rate
How Olmito Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olmito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olmito 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
Olmito residents earn a median household income of $33,813 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,947. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,200 business establishments, including 815 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olmito is $93,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,481. Median rent is $1,049/month, with 38.8% 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 1984.
Education
12.7% of adults in Olmito hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
42.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olmito has an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population1,013
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density1,583/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born42.3%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,813
Per Capita$12,947
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty41.5%
County GDP$17,387M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent$1,049
Ownership39.8%
Zillow$294,481
Housing Units297
Rent Burden38.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,065/100K
Climate
Avg Temp76°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation34 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+42.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.6%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Olmito was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Brownsville/South Padre Island International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
42.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
There are 815 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.