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Olney, MD

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Active residents and fantastic schools in this Maryland suburb

Suburban Commuter Community Pastoral

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Olney, MD is $2,057 for one bedroom, $2,521 for two bedrooms, and $2,570 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Olney has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,057/month
793 Sq Ft
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Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

60

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Olney Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

613 Students

8
out of 10

Brooke Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

417 Students

6
out of 10

Belmont Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

344 Students

6
out of 10

William H. Farquhar Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

674 Students

8
out of 10

Rosa M. Parks Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

848 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oakley Cabin African American Museum
  • Meadowside Nature Center
  • Agricultural History Farm Park
  • Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden
  • Croydon Creek Nature Center

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 2025.