Oswego, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
17,028 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$562 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$895 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oswego County
2
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

Oswego County
3
Syracuse Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 46 20
Feb 3 35 23
Mar 3 21 30
Apr 4 5 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 5 0 60
Oct 5 1 48
Nov 5 12 38
Dec 4 41 26

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 24, NY State Senate District 50, NY Assembly District 120, NY
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Schools

Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Charles E Riley Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Kingsford Park Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

SUNY College at Oswego
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
Oswego County BOCES
12 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Oswego Hospital
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
33 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
44 miles, NE • 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
67 miles, S • 1 star
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