How much are property taxes in Olean, NY?
Homeowners in Olean, NY pay a median of $3,130 (±$313) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,437.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $2,850.
That is about 3.6% of the median home value of $86,100.
In Olean, the median real estate tax went from $2,915 in 2015–2019 to $3,130 in 2020–2024 (+7.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $3,130 (±$313)
- With a mortgage
- $3,437
- Without a mortgage
- $2,850
- Share of median value
- 3.6%
Real estate taxes in Olean against Cattaraugus County, its state and the nation
| Olean | Cattaraugus County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $3,130 (±$313) | $2,991 (±$81) | $6,582 (±$21) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,437 (±$403) | $3,368 (±$116) | $6,954 (±$31) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $2,850 (±$376) | $2,679 (±$89) | $5,990 (±$41) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $86,100 (±$6,087) | $113,100 (±$3,389) | $423,800 (±$1,627) | $332,700 |
In Olean, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cattaraugus County ($2,991).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Cattaraugus County, Olean ranks 14 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 672 of 1,002.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Olean
The median tax ($3,130) is 3.6% of the median home value ($86,100).
Across Cattaraugus County the same ratio is 2.6%.
Across New York it is 1.6%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
How property taxes in Olean have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,047 (±$75) | $1,160 (±$106) | +10.8% | No measurable change 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 real estate taxes in places near Olean
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olean | — | $3,130 (±$313) | — |
| Town of Olean | 1.7 mi | $4,027 (±$636) | Higher |
| St. Bonaventure | 2.0 mi | $2,926 (±$1,043) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Allegany | 2.8 mi | $3,756 (±$286) | Higher |
| Weston Mills | 3.2 mi | $3,393 (±$927) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Portville | 4.7 mi | $2,928 (±$391) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Allegany | 5.0 mi | $3,986 (±$262) | Higher |
| Village of Portville | 6.0 mi | $3,329 (±$241) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hinsdale | 6.6 mi | $1,775 (±$519) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Hinsdale, NY ($1,775).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Olean, NY ($4,027), Village of Allegany, NY ($3,756), Town of Allegany, NY ($3,986).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Cattaraugus County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Town of Franklinville | $3,415 (±$425) |
| 9 | Town of Perrysburg | $3,380 (±$470) |
| 10 | Town of Humphrey | $3,294 (±$727) |
| 11 | Town of Leon | $3,259 (±$420) |
| 12 | Town of Ischua | $3,226 (±$605) |
| 13 | Town of Dayton | $3,161 (±$487) |
| 14 | Olean | $3,130 (±$313) |
| 15 | Town of Yorkshire | $3,080 (±$391) |
| 16 | Town of Little Valley | $2,979 (±$296) |
| 17 | Town of Portville | $2,928 (±$391) |
| 18 | Town of Otto | $2,926 (±$463) |
| 19 | Town of New Albion | $2,794 (±$382) |
| 20 | Town of Randolph | $2,763 (±$300) |
Showing 13 of 35 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
How much are property taxes in Olean?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Olean, NY is $3,130 (±$313) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Olean?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 3.6% of the median home value in Olean, and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Have property taxes in Olean gone up?
In Olean, the median real estate tax went from $2,915 in 2015–2019 to $3,130 in 2020–2024 (+7.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Are property taxes in Olean higher than in Cattaraugus County?
In Olean, the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Cattaraugus County ($2,991).
It is also lower than in New York ($6,582).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 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
- 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
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 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 B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
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B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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