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Moving to Olcott, NY
$222,400Median listing price
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About Olcott
Olcott — known locally as Olcott Beach — is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Newfane, Niagara County, New York, on Lake Ontario, with about 1,100 residents (2020 census). A classic lakeside resort strip: the beach, the lighthouse, Krull Park, the marina, and the seasonal Olcott Beach Carousel Park.
Home prices in Olcott
The median listing price in Olcott is $222,400.
Top places in Olcott
- Olcott Beach on Lake Ontario.
- Olcott Beach lighthouse (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Krull Park.
- Olcott Pier (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Olcott Beach Marina (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Olcott Beach Carousel Park (seasonal).
Commuting from Olcott
- Olcott sits roughly 38 miles north of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 50–60 minutes via NY 78 (approximate; longer with traffic).
- There is no Metro Rail or regular NFTA bus service; visitors and commuters drive.
Olcott FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Olcott, NY?
The median listing price in Olcott is $222,400. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Olcott, NY?
Olcott sits roughly 38 miles north of downtown Buffalo. The drive is approximately 50–60 minutes via NY 78 (approximate; longer with traffic).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.