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Owego, New York, in Tioga county, is 57 miles NW of Scranton, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 143 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. The village is considered part of the Binghamton metropolitan area. Owego has a population of 3,911.
In Owego, about 47% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Owego live by themselves. The village is known for its large population of single adults.
In 2000, Owego had a median family income of $43,139. To its credit, the people in Owego value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Owego ($4,525). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 50% of housing units in Owego are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state.
In Owego, 84% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Owego are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.
Owego strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Owego to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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Susquehanna River at Owego Narrows c1900.
Bridge over the Susquehanna (Oswego) between 1898 and 1901
Hiawatha's Island near Owego c1900.
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