How long is the commute from Olean, NY?
Workers who live in Olean, NY take an average of 14.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
17.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.4 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 17.5%
How people in Olean get to work
| Means of transportation | Olean | Cattaraugus County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±4.3 points) | 75.8% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±3.0 points) | 9.4% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | 0.4% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±1.9 points) | 4.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±2.6 points) | 8.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Olean, the average commute is lower than in Cattaraugus County (22.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Olean, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cattaraugus County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cattaraugus County, Olean ranks 35 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 996 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Olean
| Vehicles available | Olean | Cattaraugus County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.5% (±3.5 points) | 10.7% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.9% (±4.5 points) | 36.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% (±4.1 points) | 36.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.6% (±2.5 points) | 16.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Olean, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cattaraugus County (10.7%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Olean
| Olean | Cattaraugus County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±2.6 points) | 8.0% (±1.0 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% (±3.1 points) | 89.4% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.0% (±3.0 points) | 83.9% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Olean, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cattaraugus County (83.9%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Olean
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olean | — | 14.4 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Town of Olean | 1.7 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| St. Bonaventure | 2.0 mi | 15.2 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Allegany | 2.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Weston Mills | 3.2 mi | 16.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Portville | 4.7 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Town of Allegany | 5.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Village of Portville | 6.0 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hinsdale | 6.6 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Olean, NY (18.6 minutes), Village of Allegany, NY (19.2 minutes), Town of Portville, NY (20.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cattaraugus County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Town of Portville | 20.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 30 | Town of Allegany | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | Town of Olean | 18.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 32 | Salamanca | 17.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 33 | Town of Great Valley | 17.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 34 | Allegany Reservation | 16.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 35 | Olean | 14.4 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 35 places in Cattaraugus County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Olean
How long is the average commute in Olean?
Workers who live in Olean, NY take an average of 14.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Olean without a car?
17.5% of households in Olean have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Olean?
8.4% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Olean worked from home, and 87.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olean city, Cattaraugus County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olean city, Cattaraugus County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olean city, Cattaraugus County, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Olean city, Cattaraugus County, New York (county subdivision:54716, in state:36 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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