Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
22%
Olney, TX
Area Guide
A secluded Texas suburb beloved by its community
Secluded
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Suburban
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Park-Like
Situated at the intersection of State Routes 79 and 114, Olney is a small town with a rural atmosphere. This town is very secluded, offering a laid-back lifestyle and a quiet environment. The close-knit community in Olney appreciates the family-friendly vibe and the great public schools. Renting in Onley is very affordable, with a range of apartments and single-family homes available for rent. Onley is about a two-hour drive from Fort Worth, and the closest big city is Wichita Falls, located about 45 miles north. Although Olney doesn’t offer proximity to big cities, this community is self-sufficient. Neighborhood parks, churches, restaurants, grocery stores, a golf course, and a general hospital are available in town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,633
Average: $58,780
Education
556
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,350
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Olney has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Olney, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
363 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
159 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
207 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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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.