Onondaga Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
22,635 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$102,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$751 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,124 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Onondaga County
3
Syracuse Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Onondaga County
4
Syracuse Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 23 22
Feb 2 18 24
Mar 3 13 32
Apr 3 3 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 3 6 39
Dec 3 20 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, NY State Senate District 48, NY Assembly District 128, NY
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Schools

Onondaga Hill Middle School
3 miles, E • 2.8 star
Split Rock Elementary School
3 miles, N • 3.7 star
Onondaga Senior High School
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
Wheeler Elementary School
4 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Onondaga Community College
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Syracuse University
6 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Crouse Hospital
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
36 miles, SW • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
66 miles, SW • 1 star
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