What are the schools like in Olivet, MI?

Olivet is served primarily by Olivet Community Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.7:1.

What is the median household income in Olivet?

The median household income in Olivet, MI is $43,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.5%.

What is the weather like in Olivet, MI?

Olivet has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.1 inches.

Olivet, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Olivet, MI affordable or expensive?

Olivet's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Olivet is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $127,300 and the median rent is $859 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Olivet, MI?

Olivet has a violent crime rate of 279.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1959.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Olivet, MI a Good Place to Live?

Olivet is a small town of 1,596 in Michigan, with a median household income of $43,563 and a 13.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Olivet stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Olivet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Olivet city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.8

Olivet's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Olivet costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Olivet, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$127,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$859	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Olivet's violent crime rate is 279.9 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

279.9 /100k

Property Crime

1959.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Olivet is served primarily by Olivet Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Olivet, MI	National Avg
School District	Olivet Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Olivet sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation and 38.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Olivet, MI
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	35.8"
Annual Snowfall	38.1"

Demographics

Metric	Olivet, MI	National Avg
Population	1,596	—
Median Age	21.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	12.8%	22.2%
65 and over	4.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bellevue, MI 5 mi Charlotte, MI 10 mi Marshall, MI 13 mi Springport, MI 13 mi Brownlee Park, MI 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Olivet

Olivet, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

49076

Olivet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivet, MI affordable or expensive?

Olivet's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Olivet roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $127,300 and median rent is $859/month.

What is the crime rate in Olivet, MI?

Olivet's violent crime rate is 279.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1959.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Olivet?

Public schools in Olivet are operated by Olivet Community Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Olivet, MI a good place to live?

Olivet, MI has a population of 1,596, a median household income of $43,563, and an unemployment rate of 13.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Olivet?

Olivet averages 29.8°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches with about 38.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Olivet?

Olivet, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49076.

What is the population of Olivet?

The population of Olivet, Michigan is 1,596 with a median age of 21.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Olivet?

Key numbers for living in Olivet: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $127,300, median household income $43,563, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Olivet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.