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Oswayo, PA

Pennsylvania

Oswayo is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 89. Residents earn $56,875 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
89 Population 82/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $30,564 per capita
$80,000 Home Value
44°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,875
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $80,000
72% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.8%
89% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.3%
33% lower than US avg

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

People

Population89
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans72.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$30,564
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$2,212M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units58
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,713 ft (522 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute36 min
Broadband41.0%
Libraries5

Is Oswayo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oswayo receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Oswayo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oswayo is $56,875, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oswayo is $80,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Oswayo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 60.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Oswayo has a population of 89 with a density of 82 people per square mile. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.8%).

Population

89
Total Population
82
People / sq mi
45.5yrs
Median Age
17% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Oswayo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oswayo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oswayo is $56,875, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Oswayo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,875
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,564
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$56,753

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,061
County GDP$2,212M

Business (County)

Restaurants97
Healthcare129
Retail149
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.81%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.5 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Oswayo is $80,000, 72% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$80,000
72% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.9%
Housing Units58
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,644
33% above US avg
Effective Rate5.81%
Oswayo has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall60.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,713 ft (522 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates41.9209°N, 78.0210°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.2-point margin. 41.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.2%
D 26%

Winner: Republican by 47.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+97.1%
Graduate Degree+2.5%
School Test Score5.95
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density82/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access41.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities129
Restaurants97
Retail Stores149

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.5 min
Drive Alone92.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.3%

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