At a Glance
Median Income
$76,908
$40,572 per capita
Home Value
$173,800
Zillow: $179,512
Median Rent
$929/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
1,776/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Otego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Otego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Otego a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Otego residents earn a median household income of $76,908 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,572. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Otego is $173,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,512. Median rent is $929/month, with 22.6% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Otego reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,776/100K.
Education
37.5% of adults in Otego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Otego has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population965
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density832/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,908
Per Capita$40,572
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$929
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$179,512
Housing Units408
Rent Burden22.6%
Crime
F
Violent186/100K
Property1,776/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,063 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Otego was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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