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Olivette, MO


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Olivette, Missouri

Olivette, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 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 lived in Olivette.

The People and Families of Olivette

In Olivette, about 59% of adults are married.

Approximately 30% of Olivette is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of Olivette.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olivette had a median family income of $67,569. Many people in Olivette make a good living. The bulk of the population of the city is doing well, with money to spend. Olivette doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line. Significantly, more adults in the city have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Missouri. In Olivette, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in the city.)

Political Inclinations

Olivette residents donated more money ($7,500) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Olivette Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Olivette are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in the city as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Olivette, 92% of commuters drive to work.

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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