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Olean, NY vs Saratoga Springs, NY

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Are people in Saratoga Springs older or younger than people in Olean?
- The Median Age in Saratoga Springs is 3.2 years older than in Olean.

Are housing costs cheaper in Saratoga Springs or Olean?
- Saratoga Springs housing costs are 302.2% more expensive than Olean housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Saratoga Springs or Olean?
- The average commute for residents of Saratoga Springs is 7.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Olean.

Things to do in Olean?
Olean, NY is a lovely city south of Buffalo filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Bradner Stadium displaying its distinctive landscape or Bartlett Country Club great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Olean Winter Fest offering lots of entertainment every December.

Things to do in Saratoga Springs?
Saratoga Springs, NY is a popular destination for tourists year round due to its picturesque beauty and vibrant downtown area filled with shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and art galleries. The city is home to Saratoga Race Course which hosts horse races during the summer months and features live music events throughout the year.

 Olean, NYSaratoga Springs, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,110329,725,481
 Median Income$43,345  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$118,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.96  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Saratoga Springs    22 Reviews

I grew up in Saratoga and moved out in my late 20’s. I only live about 20 minutes from there now, so I go there sometimes. Downtown Saratoga is very nice. Broadway, the  More

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Over 6 years ago

I came from buffalo New York home of the chicken wings and forgot my phone in the uber the people at the concert were very nice they let me and my friend and I leave and  More

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Saratoga springs is one of the safest cities to live in. You don't really have to worry about getting shot, mugged, assaulted (Those things do happen, but no where near  More

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