Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Olney
Olney, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,165
Population
34,163
Renter Mix
12% Rent
Active residents and fantastic schools in this Maryland suburb
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Once part of Money magazine’s “100 Best Place to Live in America,” Olney is a charming community just less than an hour north of Washington, D.C. Largely residential, Olney does have a large collection of shops and chain restaurants at its center. Recreation is a big part of the community, and you’ll find parks and rec centers all around the area.
Visit the Olney Theatre to experience one of the last state theatres in Maryland, putting on live theatrical productions since 1938. There’s a large network of both public and private schools that serve the residents of Olney. Rosa M. Parks Middle School is one of the top rated schools in the area, and the rest follow suit, making this a fantastic place to raise a family.
For those brave enough to commute to D.C. for work — or anywhere else for that matter — Georgia Ave. is one of the area’s main thoroughfares and connects to the rest of Maryland’s interstates.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$162,334
Average: $182,645
Education
17,083
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
18,928
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Olney has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Olney, MD is $1,950 for one bedroom, $2,497 for two bedrooms, and $2,735 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olney has decreased by -6.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,950/month
793 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,083/month
963 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Olney, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
344 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
417 Students
Public
Grades K-5
613 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
848 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
674 Students
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Oakley Cabin African American Museum
- Meadowside Nature Center
- Agricultural History Farm Park
- Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden
- Croydon Creek Nature Center
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.