Olean, New York

Population 14,408

Olean is located in Cattaraugus County, NY. The population is 14,408, making Olean the largest city in Cattaraugus County.

There are 5 public schools in Olean with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Olean is low , and there are 69 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Olean is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Olean property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Olean include St. Bonaventure, Weston Mills and Portville.

Olean Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 9.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.7%

Crime Rate

5% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 59
  • Violent Crimes: 333
  • Robbery: 30
  • Burglary: 267
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

71.72% Higher than national avg.
  • 69 offenders in Olean
  • 47.89 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

127 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 111

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Olean, NY and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Olean's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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69 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Olean, NY issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Olean, NY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $614
  • 1 Bedroom: $618
  • 2 Bedrooms: $757
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,021
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,102

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Environmental Hazards

127 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Olean, NY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Olean, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Olean, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 21.37°
  • February 24.15°
  • March 34.2°
  • April 45.18°
  • May 59.13°
  • June 62.34°
  • July 66.58°
  • August 63.75°
  • September 58.03°
  • October 45.65°
  • November 36.53°
  • December 28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Olean, NY

Earthquakes
Olean, NY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Olean, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Olean, NY has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Olean, NY has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Olean, NY: $40,707

Unemployment

Unemployment in Olean is 4.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.07%
White Collar - 63.93%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Tom Reed

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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