Home Value
$101,800
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.3%
75% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
70% lower than US avg
How Olean Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population265
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density1,559/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans86.0%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$26,291
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.8%
Commute32 min
Housing
Home Value$101,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$253,871
Housing Units79
Health
Obesity39.2%
Uninsured10.3%
Smoking22.0%
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband68.0%
Is Olean a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Olean receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Olean faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Olean is $101,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.
Education
8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Olean has a population of 265 with a density of 1,559 people per square mile. The median age is 26.6 years, 32% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.2%).
Population
26.6yrs
Median Age
32% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Olean is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 70% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Olean is $101,800, 64% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $253,871.
Home Values
| Census Median | $101,800 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $253,871 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.2% |
| Housing Units | 79 |
| Median Year Built | 1959 |
Property Tax
In Olean, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.3% of residents lack health insurance. 22.0% are current smokers. 28.6% report depression. 32.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Olean vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 22.0% |
| 57% above US avg |
| Binge Drinking | 16.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.4% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.5% |
| Physical Distress | 16.0% |
| Short Sleep | 39.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 79.5% |
| Uninsured | 10.3% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Dental Visits | 47.1% |
Food & Exercise