At a Glance
Median Income
$74,970
$50,652 per capita
Home Value
$162,100
Zillow: $216,690
Median Rent
$942/mo
15.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.9% smoking rate
How Olcott Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olcott's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olcott a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olcott residents earn a median household income of $74,970 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,652. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olcott is $162,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,690. Median rent is $942/month, with 15.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
21.3% of adults in Olcott hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olcott has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population821
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$74,970
Per Capita$50,652
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,100
Rent$942
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$216,690
Housing Units638
Rent Burden15.3%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,535/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation301 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Olcott was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Niagara Falls International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.