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Olean, NY


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Olean, New York

Olean, New York, in Cattaraugus county, is 59 miles S of Cheektowaga, New York (center to center) and 60 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The city has a population of 15,347.

The People and Families of Olean

In Olean, about 47% of adults are married. Olean offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Olean had a median family income of $38,355.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Olean gave more campaign money ($4,700) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Olean Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in Olean. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of Olean is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?

Commuting

In Olean, 86% of commuters drive to work. Olean is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Olean, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Olean strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyOlean Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Olean Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Olean Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Olean Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Olean, NY

Comparing Olean to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population76
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Men43
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use85
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Housing Recently Built11

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