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Olivette, Missouri

Introduction to Olivette, Missouri

Olivette, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 5 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is included in the Saint Louis metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 7,438 people resided in Olivette.

Olivette History

Olivette was first settled in the mid 1800s. At that time it was a small farming community. It was located along an old Indian trail called the Bonhomme Road. Olivette was incorporated in 1930 by merging the communities of Tower Hill, Stratmann, Central, and Olive. The first brick schoolhouse of St. Louis County was built in Olivette.

Olivette and nearby Attractions

  • Saint Louis Zoo
  • Missouri Botanical Garden
  • Saint Louis Holocaust Museum
  • Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
  • Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Castlewood State Park

Things To Do In Olivette

One can enjoy their free hours at the Shaw Park Aquatic Center and at Saint Louis Zoo while in the city. Ruth Park Golf Course provides excellent facilities for golf enthusiasts. The Chatillon - Demenil Mansion, Ulysses S. Grant Farm, Jefferson Barracks Historical Park, Magic House, Saint Louis Children's Museum, and Saint Louis Science Center are some of the major tourist attractions. The Frank Holten State Recreation Area provides facilities for boating and fishing. It also includes golf course and scenic picnic areas.

Olivette Transportation

Lambert - St Louis International Airport is nearby.

Olivette Higher Education

Washington University, Webster University, and Maryville University of Saint Louis are few miles away.

High Points

Olivette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyOlivette Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Olivette College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Olivette Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Olivette Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 8%Olivette Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 9%Olivette Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Olivette People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 12%Olivette Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Olivette, MO

Comparing Olivette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population86
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income810
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes51
People Living Alone53
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime76
Low Violent Crime33
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