How long is the commute from Olivette, MO?
Workers who live in Olivette, MO take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
28.1% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 28.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Olivette get to work
| Means of transportation | Olivette | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.8% (±7.9 points) | 71.3% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±2.1 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.1% (±8.2 points) | 18.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Olivette, the average commute is lower than in St. Louis County (23.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Missouri (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Olivette, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in St. Louis County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In St. Louis County, Olivette ranks 81 of 98 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 958 of 1,149.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Olivette
| Vehicles available | Olivette | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.3 points) | 6.6% | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±6.6 points) | 37.0% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±6.1 points) | 39.1% | 37.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±4.9 points) | 17.2% | 22.8% | 21.9% |
In Olivette, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in St. Louis County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (6.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Olivette
| Olivette | St. Louis County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.1% (±8.2 points) | 18.3% (±0.5 points) | 13.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±2.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.2 points) | 94.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±3.9 points) | 93.4% (±0.3 points) | 89.3% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Olivette, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from St. Louis County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Missouri (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Olivette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivette | — | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Overland | 1.7 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Vinita Park | 2.4 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ladue | 2.5 mi | 14.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Sycamore Hills | 2.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| University City | 2.6 mi | 21.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Charlack | 2.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Hanley Hills | 3.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Breckenridge Hills | 3.0 mi | 30.4 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ladue, MO (14.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: University City, MO (21.5 minutes), Charlack, MO (23.0 minutes), Breckenridge Hills, MO (30.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across St. Louis County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 75 | Rock Hill | 20.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 76 (tie) | Oakland | 19.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 76 (tie) | Woodson Terrace | 19.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 78 | Brentwood | 19.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 79 (tie) | Normandy | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 79 (tie) | Webster Groves | 19.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 81 (tie) | Olivette | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 81 (tie) | Pasadena Hills | 18.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 81 (tie) | Vinita Park | 18.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 84 (tie) | Glendale | 18.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 84 (tie) | Winchester | 18.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 86 | Grantwood Village | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 87 | Creve Coeur | 18.5 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 98 places in St. Louis County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Olivette
How long is the average commute in Olivette?
Workers who live in Olivette, MO take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Olivette without a car?
2.9% of households in Olivette have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Olivette?
28.1% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Olivette worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olivette city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olivette city, Missouri
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olivette city, Missouri
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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