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Oriskany Falls, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Oriskany Falls is a small town in New York with a population of 616. Residents earn $45,536 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
616 Population 1,208/sq mi density
$45,536 Median Income $51,490 per capita
$93,900 Home Value $193,696 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 42.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,536 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,900 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,536
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $93,900
67% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.4%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $675
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.0%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Oriskany Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population616
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,536
Per Capita$51,490
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$3,091M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,900
Rent$675
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$193,696
Housing Units307
Rent Burden42.4%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking16.4%
Depression23.3%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation976 ft (297 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute32 min
Broadband72.3%
Libraries10

Is Oriskany Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oriskany Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Oriskany Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oriskany Falls is $45,536, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oriskany Falls is $93,900, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Oriskany Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Oriskany Falls has a population of 616 with a density of 1,208 people per square mile. The median age is 38.4 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%).

Population

616
Total Population
1,208
People / sq mi
38.4yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Oriskany Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oriskany Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oriskany Falls is $45,536, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Oriskany Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,536
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$51,490
Avg Weekly Wage$1,083
IRS Avg AGI$80,367

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,634
County GDP$3,091M

Business (County)

Restaurants160
Healthcare159
Retail200
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,682
177% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate10.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.0 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home7.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Oriskany Falls is $93,900, 67% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $675 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $193,696.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$93,900
67% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$193,696

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$12
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio51.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$675
42% below US avg
Rent Burden42.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.1%
Housing Units307
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,682
177% above US avg
Effective Rate10.31%
In Oriskany Falls, 37.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 16.4% are current smokers. 23.3% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oriskany Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.0%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.8%
Asthma11.8%
COPD7.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.4%
17% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep40.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.7%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,353
Dentists1:2,796
Mental Health1:403
Checkup Rate77.4%
Dental Visits60.6%
Premature Death6,940/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access71.8%
Healthcare Facilities159
Oriskany Falls has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.0 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.7°F
14% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.0 inches
16% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation976 ft (297 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Coordinates42.9380°N, 75.4636°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36053
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13.1-point margin. 72.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.5%
D 43.5%

Winner: Republican by 13.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.4%
34% below US avg
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
School Test Score5.39
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,208/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access72.3%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities159
Restaurants160
Retail Stores200

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.0 min
Drive Alone78.9%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home7.5%

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