St. Bonaventure, NY
Is St. Bonaventure a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe31
Medium115
Low116
Other288
16 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape7
Child involved6
Assault1
Other5
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious person on South 12th Street in Olean after someone saw an individual with a backpack enter a neighbor’s backyard and not come back out. | S 12th St, Olean, NY 14760 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer contacted a 17-year-old male near South 14th Street after a possible trespass complaint on private property. The officer advised him about the private property, and he said he would not return to the area. | S 14th St, Olean, NY 14760 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers respond to a report of an open door at a reportedly vacant residence on South 17th Street. | S 17th St, Olean, NY 14760 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported open door at a possibly vacant residence on South 17th Street in Olean after a caller reported the concern. | S 17th St, Olean, NY 14760 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to the South 26th Street and North 13th Street area for a report of a suspicious man going in and out of a vehicle in front of a possibly vacant residence. | N 13th St, Olean, NY 14760 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Olean conducted a coordinated track near North 12th Street and Northfall Street. One man was detained and later taken into custody, and additional responding units were told they could disregard. | N 12th St, Olean, NY 14760 | Other Incidents |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible burglar alarm activation at the rear doors of a middle school on Wayne Street in Olean, New York, with an officer responding to check the building. | Wayne St, Olean, NY 14760 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, police in Olean responded to a suspicious person at a home near West Sullivan Street. The subject reportedly locked himself inside, then ran out the back, jumped a fence, and was last seen running along North 12th Street, with officers checking nearby backyards and a possible nearby residence he may have entered. | W Sullivan St, Olean, NY 14760 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly male appears to have fallen on the roadway near his residence on Richards Road. EMS BLS fall priority response was dispatched. | Richards Rd, Allegany, NY 14706 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to meet a person near 11th and Green in Olean about a bicycle the person believed was stolen. After speaking with the individual, it was determined the bike was not theirs and the apparent theft concern was cleared. | N 11th St, Olean, NY 14760 | Theft Report |
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College Educated Adults
28.7%
Per Capita Income
$21,374
Telecommute Rate
11.9%
Nearby neighborhoods
Overview
St. Bonaventure is a small town in New York with a population under 2,000 and a diverse ethnic composition.
The community has a middle-income profile with a strong presence of government workers and artists, and a higher than average college education rate.
Small TownMiddle IncomeGovernment WorkforceArtist Community
Quick Facts
| Short Commutes | 44.9% under 15 minutes |
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Housing market and real estate character
St. Bonaventure offers diverse housing options in a small town setting with a mix of income levels.
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| Vacancy Rate |
What buyers will notice right away
Housing supports a mix of income levels and occupations.
Strong artist community and high government employment shape neighborhood character.
Families & Lifestyle
The town supports a white-collar workforce with a significant artist presence and telecommuting population.
High government employment provides stability.
Artist concentration adds cultural character.
Government Workforce — A large share of residents work in government positions.
Artist Community — More artists and media professionals than 90% of US communities.
| Government Employment | Higher than 95.3% of US neighborhoods |
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| Telecommute Rate | 11.9% |
Demographics
| College Educated Adults | 28.71% |
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| Per Capita Income | $21,374 |
| Income Rank | Higher than 53.0% of US neighborhoods |
| Child Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| Top Languages | ["English (97.8%)","Spanish","French"] |
| Top Ancestries | ["German (32.7%)","Irish (19.6%)","Italian (14.8%)","English (13.3%)","Polish (7.9%)"] |
Commute
Most residents drive alone with many enjoying short commutes under 15 minutes.
St. Bonaventure offers convenient commutes with a high rate of solo drivers and a notable telecommuting workforce.
Short Commutes — Nearly half commute under 15 minutes.
Telecommuting — 11.9% work from home, high relative to US average.
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 44.9% |
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| Drive Alone Rate | 83.7% |
Homes for sale near 14706
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the education level in St. Bonaventure?
28.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the US average.
What is the income profile?
Per capita income is $21,374, low relative to New York and the US.
How common is telecommuting?
11.9% of residents work from home, higher than the national average.