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Oswego, NY


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Oswego, New York

Oswego, New York, in Oswego county, is 33 miles NW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 125 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The city is conveniently located inside the Syracuse metropolitan area. There are an estimated 17,954 people in Oswego.

The People and Families of Oswego

In Oswego, about 40% of adults are married. In Oswego, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oswego had a median family income of $41,613.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($7,305) in Oswego. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Oswego Housing

Approximately 52% of housing in Oswego is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Oswego. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Oswego, 88% of commuters drive to work. Oswego is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 6%Oswego Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Oswego Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Oswego Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Oswego, NY

Comparing Oswego 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 Population89
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Men32
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use85
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime52
Low Violent Crime43

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Light house and old Fort Ontario c1900.

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Light house and old Fort Ontario c1900.

Light house and Fort Ontario c1900.

Light house and Fort Ontario ca. 1900

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