salaryRent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 70.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,960 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Missouri. It is number 110 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Olivette?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Olivette
| Size | Olivette | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,947 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,602 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,317 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Olivette overall?
Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Olivette, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Olivette
Life in Olivette
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Olivette?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,548 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $460,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Olivette, MO?
Renting in Olivette costs a median of about $1,649 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Olivette?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,960 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Olivette cheap or expensive?
Olivette is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $120,425. It ranks 110th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Olivette?
The median homeowner in Olivette pays $5,449 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.
Is Olivette more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Missouri are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Olivette?
The median home value in Olivette is $460,800, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
8,645 people live in Olivette. Numbers are typical (middle) values.