At a Glance
Median Income
$65,031
$28,183 per capita
Home Value
$187,800
Zillow: $179,512
Median Rent
$986/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
244/100K
1,042/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.6%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Oneonta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oneonta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oneonta a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oneonta residents earn a median household income of $65,031 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,183. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oneonta is $187,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. Median rent is $986/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Oneonta reports 244 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,042/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
47.6% of adults in Oneonta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oneonta has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population14,467
Median Age23.1 yrs
Density3,318/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,031
Per Capita$28,183
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,800
Rent$986
Ownership51.1%
Zillow$179,512
Housing Units5,627
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent244/100K
Property1,042/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault151/100K
Burglary208/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,147 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Oneonta was founded in 1842.
The median home in Oneonta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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