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Olean, New York

Introduction to Olean, New York

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

Olean History

The present day City of Olean was first settled in in 1765. It was named after Olean Shephard, the first white child born in the area. The post office was originally named Olean Point. In 1823, the name was simplified to Olean. It was incorporated as a city in 1854. Petroleum was found in the area in the 1820s. The discovery of oil in 1874 played a significant role in the development of the city.

Olean and nearby Attractions

  • Rock City Park
  • Bartlett House Museum
  • Eldred World War II Museum
  • Cattaraugus County Memorial Museum
  • Allegany State Park
  • Seneca-Iroquois National Museum

Things To Do In Olean

While staying in Olean, leisure hours can be spent at the War Veterans Park, Oak Hill Park, Forness Park, Bradher Ball Park, Boardman Park, and Franchot Field. The city is also home to the renowned Rock City Park. You can also visit the Cattaraugus County Memorial Museum, Fannie E. Bartlett and Olean Point Museum, and Seneca-Iroquois National Museum. Apart from these, the City of Olean organizes several recreational events and special festivals throughout the year.

Olean Transportation

Bradford Regional Airport is nearby.

Olean Higher Education

Jamestown Community College-Cattaraugus County, the Continental School of Beauty Culture and the Olean Business Institute are some of the local colleges.

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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