Olyphant, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Olyphant is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 5,370. Residents earn $63,516 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,370 Population 987/sq mi density
$63,516 Median Income $34,195 per capita
$143,400 Home Value $245,281 Zillow
$889 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
58 Violent Crime/100K 444 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,516 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K (85% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,516
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $143,400
49% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 58/100K
85% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.9%
17% lower than US avg
Median Rent $889
24% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.1%
67% lower than US avg

How Olyphant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,370
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,516
Per Capita$34,195
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$13,421M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,400
Rent$889
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$245,281

Crime

F
Violent58/100K
Property444/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault39/100K
Burglary96/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,162 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+97.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Libraries10

Is Olyphant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Olyphant receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Olyphant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Olyphant is $63,516, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Olyphant is $143,400, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $889 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Olyphant is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 58 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 444 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.

Education

27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Olyphant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches, including 45.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Olyphant has a population of 5,370 with a density of 987 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%).

Population

5,370
Total Population
987
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
5.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Olyphant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.4%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.6%
51% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Olyphant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Olyphant is $63,516, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Olyphant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,516
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,195
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,947

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.1%
67% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,565
County GDP$13,421M

Business (County)

Restaurants552
Healthcare776
Retail804
Manufacturing216

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.0 min
Work from Home12.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Olyphant is $143,400, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $889 (24% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $245,281.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,400
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$245,281
Median List Price$204,200

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$204,200
$/Sq Ft$124
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio96.9%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$889
24% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,552
87% above US avg
Effective Rate4.57%

Health Metrics: Olyphant vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Premature Death9,256/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access91.7%
Healthcare Facilities776
Olyphant has a violent crime rate of 58 per 100,000 residents, 85% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 444 per 100,000 (77% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Olyphant vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent57.9/100K
85% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery19.3/100K
Assault38.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property443.7/100K
77% below US avg
Burglary96.5/100K
Theft289.4/100K
Vehicle Theft57.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Olyphant has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.7 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall45.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,162 ft (354 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density987/sq mi
Coordinates41.4515°N, 75.5758°W
County FIPS42069
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.3%
D 51%

Winner: Democrat by 2.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.9%
17% below US avg
High School+97.9%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density987/sq mi
Total Area5.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities776
Restaurants552
Retail Stores804

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.0 min
Work from Home12.7%

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