Olney is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Olney’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Olney, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 33.65 minutes every day commuting to work.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Olney. 65.32% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Olney in 2022 was $65,236, which is wealthy relative to Maryland and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $260,944 for a family of four.
Olney is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Olney home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Olney residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Olney also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.37% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Olney include Irish, German, English, Italian, and Russian.
Foreign born people are also an important part of Olney's cultural character, accounting for 22.31% of the town’s population.
The most common language spoken in Olney is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.
