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Oneida, NY


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Oneida, New York

Oneida, New York, in Madison county, is 21 miles W of Utica, New York (center to center) and 163 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The city is included in the Syracuse metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,987 people lived in Oneida.

The People and Families of Oneida

In Oneida, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oneida had a median family income of $45,242.

Political Inclinations

Oneida residents donated more money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Oneida Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Oneida are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Living alone is quite feasible in Oneida, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in the city compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Oneida, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oneida strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Oneida Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Oneida, NY

Comparing Oneida to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women64
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime31

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