20832 scores 13.8 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.3 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20832?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20832 is Shady Grove, about 5.7 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20832?

In 20832, median rent is $2,179 a month and the median home value is $572,800, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20832?

Police reported 318 incidents in 20832 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 16 violent and 138 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Olney, MD 20832?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Olney, MD 20832

Olney grew up around the crossroads of Georgia Avenue and Route 108, with subdivisions spreading out through former farmland in every direction. Shady Grove, the closest Metro stop, is almost six miles away, so commuters lean on Georgia Avenue and the ICC. Detached colonials on generous lots and HOA townhouse communities make up most of the housing here.

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Olney, MD 20832 at a glance.

ZIP 20832, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety318incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability13.8Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants18+popular spots2 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes9cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools38schoolswithin 5 miles · 26 public, 12 privateSee the list
Climate & AirSummer85°FWinter30°FSee the weather
People25,488residentsmedian household income $160,287See the data

Top picks near 20832

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Salt & VineMust visit
Restaurant · $$$ · 3308 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.7
2,058 reviews · 0.3 mi
Z Burger & Maman Joon KabobMust visit
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 18100 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.8
1,222 reviews · 0.1 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 18115 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.4
1,564 reviews · 0.2 mi
Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican
Mexican Restaurant · $ · 3140 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.3
1,177 reviews · 0.4 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 18010 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, USA
3.7
1,040 reviews · 0.3 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · Shoppes at Olney, 3126 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.4
287 reviews · 0.4 mi

Reported crime around 20832.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

318 incidents in 20832, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 56 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

0.6 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

138

Below the U.S. rate

5.4 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

318

2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20832.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Olney, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

4 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20832

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Giant Food18140 Village Mart Dr, Olney0.3 mi
Safeway3333 Spartan Rd, Olney0.4 mi
Harris Teeter18169 Town Center Dr, Olney0.5 mi
Roots Market Olney16800 Georgia Ave, Olney1.6 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20832. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Giant Food, 0.3 mi

Nearest Metro station

5.7 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Shady Grove

EPA Walkability Index

13.8 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 10 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20832.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Olney, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

Z Burger & Maman Joon KabobMust visit
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 18100 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.8
1,222 reviews · 0.1 mi
Salt & VineMust visit
Restaurant · $$$ · 3308 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.7
2,058 reviews · 0.3 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 18115 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.4
1,564 reviews · 0.2 mi
Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican
Mexican Restaurant · $ · 3140 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.3
1,177 reviews · 0.4 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 18010 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, USA
3.7
1,040 reviews · 0.3 mi
GrillMarx Olney Steakhouse & Raw Bar
Steak House · $$ · 18149 Town Center Dr, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.4
1,128 reviews · 0.4 mi

The most popular coffee near 20832.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Olney, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · Shoppes at Olney, 3126 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.4
287 reviews · 0.4 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 18141 Town Center Dr, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.0
667 reviews · 0.4 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 17920 Georgia Ave, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.0
220 reviews · 0.3 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 18100 Village Mart Dr, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.0
191 reviews · 0.3 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 18169 Town Center Dr, Olney, MD 20832, USA
3.2
21 reviews · 0.4 mi
Classic Bakery
Bakery · $$ · 18105 Village Center Dr, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.6
93 reviews · 0.3 mi
TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - Olney
Bakery · $$ · 3333 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.6
9 reviews · 0.2 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · 3333 Spartan Rd, Olney, MD 20832, USA
4.0
31 reviews · 0.4 mi
Starbucks
Coffee Shop · 18140 Village Mart Dr, Olney, MD 20832, USA
3.3
4 reviews · 0.3 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

26 / 12

Closest schools

ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.4 mi
Olney Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
0.4 mi
OLNEY ADVENTIST PREPARATORY
private · elementary
0.8 mi
ST PETER'S SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.8 mi
Greenwood Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.0 mi
Cashell Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.2 mi
Brooke Grove Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.3 mi
Rosa M. Parks Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.4 mi
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HIGH SCHOOL
private · high
1.8 mi
Belmont Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.8 mi
William H. Farquhar Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
2.1 mi
WASHINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
private · other
2.2 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Olney.

Averages from 3 years of daily records (2023–2025).

Summer high

85°F

Hot summers

Winter low

30°F

Mild winters

Rain a year

44 in

Comfortable rainfall

Snow a year

4 in

Little snow

Days 90°F+

Hot often

Days below 32°F

Many freezes

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20832.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

25,488

Suburban

Median age

41.2

Older population

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$160,287

High incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$572,800

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,179/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

87.5%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

62.6%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

33.7 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Montgomery County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
74.5%
Trump
21.7%
Other
3.9%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
78.6%
Trump
19.0%
Other
2.4%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
74.7%
Trump
19.4%
Other
5.9%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Olney 20832: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 20832 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20832, from the same public data as the report above.

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20832 scores 13.8 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 3 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.3 miles away.