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Olean, NY — ZIP 14760

Population: 17,474 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 14760 (Olean, NY) is $126,206 — up 3.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $140,000 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $900/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, inland flooding, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$126,206

Typical home value

+3.3%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$126,206
1-year appreciation
+3.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.0%
5-year appreciation
+36.0%
10-year appreciation
+89.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$126,311
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$140,000
Median list price
$139,999
Median price per sqft
$96
1-year sale-price change
+9.4%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
47
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
94.0%
Active listings
59
1-year forecast
+2.2%
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$900/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$742/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$794/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,274/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,438/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
6.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
OLEAN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, CATTARAUGUS-ALLEGANY-ERIE-WYOMING BOCES
Schools include
EAST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OLEAN INTERMEDIATE-MIDDLE SCHOOL, OLEAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WASHINGTON WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CATTARAUGUS-ALLEGANY-ERIE-WYOMING BOCES

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A11
NFIP flood claims on record
58
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Olean Well Field (0.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
36.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 in
Annual snowfall
65.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
732
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,397
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,986

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Giermek Executive Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bradford Regional Airport (BFD) (22 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
OLEAN GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-24 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1941
Housing built before 1970
80.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,145
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
73.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,116
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
150

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 14760State medianUS median
Typical home value$126,206$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$140,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market20 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$900/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,145$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 14760?
$126,206.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 14760?
$140,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 14760?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 14760?
Typical rent: $900/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 14760?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is ZIP 14760 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 14760. 58 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A11. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 14760?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 14760?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 14760?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Olean Well Field, 0.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 14760?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 14760 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 14760?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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