At a Glance
Median Income
$63,516
$34,195 per capita
Home Value
$143,400
Zillow: $250,966
Median Rent
$889/mo
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Olyphant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olyphant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olyphant a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olyphant residents earn a median household income of $63,516 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,195. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,565 business establishments, including 552 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olyphant is $143,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,966. Median rent is $889/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Olyphant reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 390/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Olyphant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,370
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,516
Per Capita$34,195
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$13,421M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,400
Rent$889
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$250,966
Housing Units2,611
Rent Burden26.1%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property390/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,162 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Olyphant was founded in 1850.
The median home in Olyphant was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 552 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.