Cost of Living in Olivehurst, CA

Population 19,071 · California · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Olivehurst is a smaller California community of around 19000 residents, where median household incomes of $80,477 and housing costs ($337,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 6.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Olivehurst is about 25 miles northwest of Roseville, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 47% lower than Roseville's $631,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 111
Rent 93

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Olivehurst

The median home value in Olivehurst is $337,300 — 11% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,218/month, 7% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $80,477/year is 8% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 75.5°F and lows of 48.6°F. Overall, Olivehurst has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$337,300
11% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$445,058
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,218/mo
7% below avg
Zillow Rent
$2,366/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.1x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 69.5%
Renter-occupied 30.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,218
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,832/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
33.7 min
25% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.7%
Carpooled
11.0%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
8.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$80,477
8% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,263
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
39% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.4%
Graduate degree 3.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.5
Male median age 33.1
Female median age 32.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
75.5°F
Avg Low
48.6°F
Annual Precip
20.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566066738290969590796455
Low °F 384143465258616056494138
Precip" 3.813.652.921.400.930.280.000.050.111.032.213.68

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Olivehurst, CA?

Olivehurst has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in Olivehurst, CA?

The median gross rent in Olivehurst is $1,218 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Olivehurst?

The median home value in Olivehurst is $337,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Olivehurst?

The median household income in Olivehurst is $80,477 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Olivehurst, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Olivehurst is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Olivehurst, CA affordable?

Olivehurst is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Olivehurst?

Olivehurst has average high temperatures of 75.5°F and average lows of 48.6°F. Annual precipitation is 20.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Olivehurst at a Glance

Population
19,071
Median Income
$80,477
Home Value
$337,300
Median Rent
$1,218/mo
Unemployment
6.7%
Avg High Temp
75.5°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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