Olney
Olney
About the neighborhood
Olney in Richland County offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere with tranquil streets throughout the city. The housing market primarily features charming single detached homes and townhouses, mostly built around 1965, with a mix of two and three bedroom options perfect for various needs. Education is conveniently accessible, with both public and private elementary and secondary schools easily reached from most locations. Residents benefit from nearby grocery stores and several dining options, enhancing daily convenience. Well-planned roads provide smooth driving experiences, and the city’s proximity to highways makes commuting straightforward, adding to Olney’s overall appeal.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Olney is very car friendly. The majority of real estate listings are a rather short drive from the nearest highway, and it is very convenient to park. It is sometimes challenging for pedestrians to navigate Olney because few common errands can be run without a car. It is also difficult to commute by bike in Olney since the area is not particularly flat, and the cycling network is not very comprehensive.
Services
Primary as well as high schools are convenient to reach as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Olney. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. In terms of eating, the nearest grocery store in Olney is typically only a rather short distance away. Residents are served by about 20 restaurants and cafes as well.
Character
Olney offers a calm environment. Olney is excellent for those who like quiet surroundings, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly8.6
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.0
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly4.0
Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical
Restaurants4.2
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries6.0
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping3.4
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes2.4
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.6
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $26,834
- Median Household Income
- $54,015
Housing Type
- 81.8% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.6% SEMI DETACHED
- 6.7% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 1.6% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 5.1% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 4.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 81.8%
- Semi detached
- 0.6%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 6.7%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 1.6%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 5.1%
- Mobile
- 4.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 42.5
- 0 to 4
- 6.8%
- 5 to 9
- 5.4%
- 10 to 14
- 8.4%
- 15 to 19
- 6.7%
- 20 to 24
- 5.1%
- 25 to 29
- 5.9%
- 30 to 34
- 5.6%
- 35 to 39
- 5.8%
- 40 to 44
- 7.3%
- 45 to 49
- 5.8%
- 50 to 54
- 5.4%
- 55 to 59
- 5.2%
- 60 to 64
- 6.8%
- 65 to 69
- 5.8%
- 70 to 74
- 3.4%
- 75 to 79
- 5.3%
- 80 to 84
- 2.3%
- 85 and over
- 3.2%
Education Level
- 7.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.4% HIGH SCHOOL
- 25.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 15.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 11.7% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 6.1% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.6% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.2% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 7.4%
- High School
- 32.4%
- Some college, no degree
- 25.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 15.9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 11.7%
- Master's degree
- 6.1%
- Professional degree
- 0.6%
- PhD
- 0.2%
Commute Mode
- 1.9% FOOT
- 0.5% BIKE
- 0.1% TRANSIT
- 92.2% DRIVE
- 0.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 1.9%
- Bike
- 0.5%
- Transit
- 0.1%
- Drive
- 92.2%
- Other
- 0.7%
- None
- 4.6%
Comparable Listings in Olney
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1717 MARY LNOLNEY, IL 62450
3
2
1,100 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Personal Service Realty
MLS® #: 6228650
409 LEE AVEOLNEY, IL 62450
3
1
995 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Realhome Services & Solutions, Inc.
MLS® #: 12755105
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1103 W MACK AVEOLNEY, IL 62450
4
1
1,898 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Klein Rlty&auction, Inc.
MLS® #: 202637996
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4913 N WHITEWATER RDOLNEY, IL 62450
3
4
6,000 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Klein Rlty&auction, Inc.
MLS® #: 202630757
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