What are the schools like in Olivet, NJ?

Olivet is served primarily by Pittsgrove Township School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Olivet?

The median household income in Olivet, NJ is $118,058 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Olivet, NJ?

Olivet has an average high temperature of 43.3°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Olivet, NJ affordable or expensive?

Olivet's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Olivet is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $270,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Olivet has a violent crime rate of 56.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 168.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Olivet, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Olivet is a small town of 1,535 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $118,058 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Olivet stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

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: 103.5

Olivet's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Olivet costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Olivet, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$270,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	98.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$118,058	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Olivet's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

56.1 /100k

Property Crime

168.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Olivet is served primarily by Pittsgrove Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Olivet, NJ	National Avg
School District	Pittsgrove Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Olivet sees average highs of 43.3°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation and 13.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Olivet, NJ
Average High — January	43.3°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	13.3"

Demographics

Metric	Olivet, NJ	National Avg
Population	1,535	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Seabrook Farms, NJ 3 mi Elmer, NJ 4 mi Deerfield Street, NJ 4 mi Rosenhayn, NJ 5 mi Seeley, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Olivet

Olivet, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08318

Olivet vs Other Cities

Olivet, NJ vs Seabrook Farms, NJ Olivet, NJ vs Elmer, NJ Olivet, NJ vs Deerfield Street, NJ Olivet, NJ vs Rosenhayn, NJ Olivet, NJ vs Seeley, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivet, NJ affordable or expensive?

Olivet's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Olivet roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $270,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Olivet, NJ?

Olivet's violent crime rate is 56.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 168.3 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 Pittsgrove Township School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Olivet, NJ a good place to live?

Olivet, NJ has a population of 1,535, a median household income of $118,058, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 43.3°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches with about 13.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Olivet?

Olivet, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08318.

What is the population of Olivet?

The population of Olivet, New Jersey is 1,535 with a median age of 37.2. 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 104 (100 = US average), median home $270,400, median household income $118,058, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.