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Olean, New York

city · Cattaraugus County

At a glance

13,738
Population
$86,100
Median home value (all homes)
72% below U.S. median
$168,000
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$794/mo
Median rent
41% below U.S. median
$51,261
Median household income
35% below U.S. median
14.4 min
Average commute
87%
Homes with broadband
5.43%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing54% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost45% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates89.6%
College graduates29.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Olean Business Development’s
Olean Business Development Corporation (OBDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the greater Olean area, helping entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout their business journey from startup to transition by deploying programming and connecting to partner support organizations, with ongoing contact with local business owners.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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