What are the schools like in Olivette, MO?

Olivette is served primarily by LADUE. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Olivette?

The median household income in Olivette, MO is $102,630 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Olivette, MO?

Olivette has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Olivette, MO affordable or expensive?

Olivette's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Olivette is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $454,400 and the median rent is $1,332 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Olivette, MO?

Olivette has a violent crime rate of 44.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 881.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Olivette, MO a Good Place to Live?

Olivette is a small town of 8,431 in Missouri, with a median household income of $102,630 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Olivette stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Olivette 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: 96.3

Olivette's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Olivette costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Olivette, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$454,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,332	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$102,630	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Olivette's violent crime rate is 44.6 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

44.6 /100k

Property Crime

881.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Olivette is served primarily by LADUE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Olivette, MO	National Avg
School District	LADUE	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	69.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Olivette sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation and 16.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Olivette, MO
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	41.3"
Annual Snowfall	16.6"

Demographics

Metric	Olivette, MO	National Avg
Population	8,431	—
Median Age	41.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	23.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	18.6%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Overland, MO 2 mi Vinita Park, MO 2 mi Ladue, MO 3 mi Sycamore Hills, MO 3 mi University City, MO 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Olivette

Olivette, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

63132

Olivette vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivette, MO affordable or expensive?

Olivette's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Olivette roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $454,400 and median rent is $1,332/month.

What is the crime rate in Olivette, MO?

Olivette's violent crime rate is 44.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 881.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Olivette?

Public schools in Olivette are operated by LADUE. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 69.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Olivette, MO a good place to live?

Olivette, MO has a population of 8,431, a median household income of $102,630, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Olivette?

Olivette averages 40.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches with about 16.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Olivette?

Olivette, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63132.

What is the population of Olivette?

The population of Olivette, Missouri is 8,431 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Olivette?

Key numbers for living in Olivette: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $454,400, median household income $102,630, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Olivette side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.