How much do homeowners pay a month in Olean, NY?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Olean, NY pay a median of $1,160 (±$106) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $535 (±$62).
41.5% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Olean, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,047 in 2015–2019 to $1,160 in 2020–2024 (+10.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,160 (±$106)
- Without a mortgage
- $535 (±$62)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 41.5%
Monthly owner costs in Olean
| Olean | Cattaraugus County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,160 (±$106) | $1,263 (±$44) | $2,555 (±$9) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $535 (±$62) | $544 (±$12) | $958 (±$5) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 41.5% (±5.1 points) | 43.2% (±1.4 points) | 57.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,130 (±$313) | $2,991 (±$81) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Olean, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Cattaraugus County ($1,263).
It is also lower than in New York ($2,555).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Cattaraugus County, Olean ranks 25 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 947 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Olean have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,047 (±$75) | $1,160 (±$106) | +10.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,915 (±$259) | $3,130 (±$313) | +7.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $80,200 (±$5,919) | $86,100 (±$6,087) | +7.4% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Olean
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olean | — | $1,160 (±$106) | — |
| Town of Olean | 1.7 mi | $1,429 (±$389) | Not measurably different |
| St. Bonaventure | 2.0 mi | $1,255 (±$539) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Allegany | 2.8 mi | $1,401 (±$227) | Not measurably different |
| Weston Mills | 3.2 mi | $1,370 (±$313) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Portville | 4.7 mi | $1,330 (±$429) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Allegany | 5.0 mi | $1,595 (±$113) | Higher |
| Village of Portville | 6.0 mi | $1,125 (±$97) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hinsdale | 6.6 mi | $1,316 (±$169) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Allegany, NY ($1,595).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Cattaraugus County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Town of New Albion | $1,250 (±$213) |
| 20 | Town of Salamanca | $1,225 (±$311) |
| 21 | Town of Ischua | $1,205 (±$177) |
| 22 | Town of Farmersville | $1,194 (±$77) |
| 23 | Town of Leon | $1,176 (±$102) |
| 24 | Town of Yorkshire | $1,168 (±$109) |
| 25 | Olean | $1,160 (±$106) |
| 26 | Town of Franklinville | $1,139 (±$103) |
| 27 (tie) | Town of Great Valley | $1,138 (±$100) |
| 27 (tie) | Town of Machias | $1,138 (±$193) |
| 29 | Town of South Valley | $1,125 (±$226) |
| 30 | Town of Carrollton | $1,113 (±$107) |
| 31 | Town of Lyndon | $1,094 (±$247) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Cattaraugus County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Olean
What is the average mortgage payment in Olean?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Olean, NY is $1,160 (±$106) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Olean?
Owners without a mortgage in Olean pay a median of $535 (±$62) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Olean gone up?
In Olean, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,047 in 2015–2019 to $1,160 in 2020–2024 (+10.8%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olean city, Cattaraugus County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olean city, Cattaraugus County, New York
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Olean city, Cattaraugus County, New York
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Olean city, Cattaraugus County, New York
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Olean city, Cattaraugus County, New York
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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