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Oneonta, New York

Introduction to Oneonta, New York

Oneonta, New York, in Otsego county, is 45 miles S of Utica, New York and 127 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. About 13,292 people live in Oneonta.

Oneonta History

The region in which the City of Oneonta belongs today was once occupied by the Iroquois and Algonquin Indians. However, by the early historic period, the Iroquois took over complete control of the area. Early European pioneers came sometime around 1775. They mostly consisted of Dutch and Palatine Germans settlers who were moving out of Hudson Valley. The Town of Oneonta was established in 1830. It achieved cityhood in 1908.

Oneonta and nearby Attractions

  • Gilbert Lake State Park
  • Museums at Hartwick
  • Science Discovery Center of Oneonta
  • Hanford Mills Museum
  • National Soccer Hall of Fame
  • The Oneonta Country Club

Things To Do In Oneonta

Oneonta is home to significant historic structures and sites. There are also a few golf courses in the neighborhood, as well as fully equipped parks.

Oneonta Transportation

Sullivan County International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Oneonta Higher Education

SUNY College and Hartwick College are the local institutions providing facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyOneonta Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Oneonta Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Oneonta, NY

Comparing Oneonta 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Women64
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men21
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income42
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use96
Working at Home87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime84
Low Violent Crime42
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