At a Glance
Median Income
$66,042
$36,404 per capita
Home Value
$168,900
Zillow: $238,605
Median Rent
$903/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
652/100K
3,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Oriskany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oriskany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oriskany a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oriskany residents earn a median household income of $66,042 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,404. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oriskany is $168,900 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,605. Median rent is $903/month, with 25.0% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Oriskany reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,835/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Oriskany hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oriskany has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
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.
Data Overview
People
Population1,233
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density1,561/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,042
Per Capita$36,404
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,900
Rent$903
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$238,605
Housing Units602
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent652/100K
Property3,835/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation434 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Oriskany was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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