At a Glance
Median Income
$171,766
$66,802 per capita
Home Value
$632,400
Zillow: $658,878
Median Rent
$2,409/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
64.7%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
6.5% smoking rate
How Olney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olney a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olney residents earn a median household income of $171,766 , which is 129% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $66,802. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olney is $632,400 , 124% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $658,878. Median rent is $2,409/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
64.7% of adults in Olney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olney has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population36,000
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density2,225/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born22.3%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$171,766
Per Capita$66,802
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A+
Home Value$632,400
Rent$2,409
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$658,878
Housing Units12,170
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking6.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation509 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+31.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Olney was founded in 1832.
The median home in Olney was built in 1986.
26.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
22.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.