At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$30,564 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $179,775
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
8.3% poverty rate
How Oswayo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oswayo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oswayo 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
Oswayo residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,564. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,061 business establishments, including 97 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oswayo is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,775. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
10.0% of adults in Oswayo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 43.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population89
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$30,564
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$2,212M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$179,775
Housing Units58
Rent Burden27.8%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Premature Death9,782/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation1,713 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute36 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Oswayo was founded in 1820.
The median home in Oswayo was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bradford Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.