Oswego Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
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
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
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
8,280 332.4M (US)
Median Age
20.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,722 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
36.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$557 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$808 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.4% 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 44 20
Feb 3 32 23
Mar 3 19 31
Apr 4 4 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 10 38
Dec 4 37 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Oswego Middle School
3 miles, E • 1.9 star
Oswego High School
4 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Leighton Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Kingsford Park Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

SUNY College at Oswego
4 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Oswego County BOCES
15 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Oswego Hospital
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
32 miles, S • 3.2 star
Auburn Community Hospital
32 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

Watertown International Airport
49 miles, NE • 1 star
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
63 miles, S • 1 star
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