Olivette At A Glance

Welcome to Olivette, Missouri. Home to nearly 9,000 residents, Olivette is a suburb of St. Louis located just about 20 minutes from the city. This quiet, yet booming suburb was originally settled in the mid-1800s as a small farming community. It is located along an old Native American trail, historically known as Bonhomme Road. Today, it is known as Old Bonhomme Road and turns into Olive Boulevard—the main thoroughfare through town. You can expect to find plenty of shops, businesses, and restaurants along this main road. Incorporated as a city in 1930, Olivette is both a flourishing and industrial area, while still maintaining that peaceful neighborhood feel. 

Olivette offers a variety of housing options, including apartments, condos, and older and newer homes. You can be sure to find the right fit for you. 

This small city boasts 120 acres of beautiful parkland which includes walking paths, playgrounds, ball fields, abundant open green space, and much more. One of the most beloved parks is Stacy Park, which offers 35 acres of parkland. Another local favorite is Irv Zeid Park with its unique playground and 5 acres of green space. There is also the lovely Villa Park, which has open fields, a playground, picnic tables, and more. 

Olivette is part of the Ladue School district, which is rated as one of the top 5 school districts in the entire state of Missouri. 

This city has it all; the proximity to St Louis, the peaceful community feel, and plenty of recreation for its residents to enjoy. If it sounds like this may be the sort of community you’re looking for, come and see if Olivette is the right fit for you.