WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Olean, NY

View of Olean, NY
Image credit: Andre Carrotflower / CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
13,508
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,448 ft
Median Home Value
$86,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$794/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,261
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

Explore

Olean in context.

OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityJamestown, New York41 miles away · 27,663 residents.

About Olean

Olean is the largest city in Cattaraugus County, New York, situated along the Allegheny River in the Southern Tier region. Serving as a regional commercial, financial, and educational hub featuring a branch of Jamestown Community College, the community of approximately 13,738 is served by the Olean City School District for public education.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

Loading town details...