At a Glance
Median Income
$53,286
$31,339 per capita
Home Value
$114,600
Zillow: $170,014
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
405/100K
3,717/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Oswego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oswego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oswego a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oswego residents earn a median household income of $53,286 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,339. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,324 business establishments, including 277 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oswego is $114,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,014. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 33.2% 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
Oswego reports 405 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,717/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Oswego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oswego has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population17,028
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density2,238/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,286
Per Capita$31,339
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$9,256M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,600
Rent$1,031
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$170,014
Housing Units8,518
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent405/100K
Property3,717/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation304 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Oswego was founded in 1796.
The median home in Oswego was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 277 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.