Olney, MD Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

18 Discussions
55 Replies
243 Upvotes
Aubrey Harris

What Olney does better than anywhere else

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 46-year-old social worker and You can expect to pay around $2,409 for rent here. The median home value here is around $632,400, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the wea...

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Isabelle Baker

Is Olney a good place to live?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 36,000, Olney is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $632,400 on average. Poverty rate is 2...

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Jonathan O.

Co-working spaces in Olney?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $2,409/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-depe...

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Naomi Watson

Remote worker thinking about Olney

Alright, Been living here since 2023. Household incomes average around $171,766 in Olney. Rent is about $2,409/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,409 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's...

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Naomi Watson

Best restaurants in Olney?

So, Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Emilia Gutierrez

Is Olney worth it salary-wise?

Hey folks, The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Sarah Cook

Moving from Indianapolis to Olney next month

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $171,766, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think?

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Declan P.

Is Olney good for remote workers?

Hello, Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $632,400, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks a...

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Ezra Green

Pros and cons of Olney after 4 years

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 36,000 people. Homes are going for about $632,400 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts.

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Bradley S.

Affordable areas near Olney?

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $632,400 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. Cheers. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene ...

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Ruby Peterson

What I wish I knew before living in Olney

Alright, The median home value here is around $632,400, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $171,766, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,409 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,000 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge pl...

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Jonathan H.

Remote worker thinking about Olney

So, Median household income is $171,766, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $632,400 on average. Household incomes average around $171,766 in Olney. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-d...

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Bradley S.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Olney

So, I work in energy and It's a a smaller city city with about 36,000 people. Would love some local perspective.

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Roman P.

Co-working spaces in Olney?

I work in education and It's a a smaller city city with about 36,000 people. Household incomes average around $171,766 in Olney. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,409/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic ...

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Isabelle Baker

The good and bad of living in Olney

We have two kids and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city,...

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sdchef2024

Starting a business in Olney?

OK so Median household income is $171,766, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,409/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $171,766 in Olney. You can expect to pay around $2,409 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, bu...

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Serenity Martinez

Housing market in Olney right now

Alright, The median home value here is around $632,400, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Aria Gonzalez

Moving to Olney with kids -good idea?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from San Diego and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,000 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt wi...

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