At a Glance
Median Income
$107,656
$48,120 per capita
Home Value
$289,900
Zillow: $322,247
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
270/100K
10,164/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.9%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Olympia Fields Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olympia Fields's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olympia Fields a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olympia Fields residents earn a median household income of $107,656 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,120. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olympia Fields is $289,900 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $322,247. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Olympia Fields reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 10,164/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.9% of adults in Olympia Fields hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% above the national average).
97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olympia Fields has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,636
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,577/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,656
Per Capita$48,120
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,900
Rent$3,501
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$322,247
Housing Units2,045
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent270/100K
Property10,164/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault41/100K
Burglary228/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation684 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.9%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute40 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Olympia Fields was built in 1978.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.