At a Glance
Home Value
$101,800
Zillow: $253,871
Violent Crime
236/100K
4,437/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
263 sunny days/yr
How Olean Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olean's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olean a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olean is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,871. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Olean reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,437/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in Olean hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olean has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population265
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density1,559/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans86.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$26,291
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value$101,800
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$253,871
Housing Units79
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent236/100K
Property4,437/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation794 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband68.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Olean was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (33 miles).
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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