At a Glance
Median Income
$57,240
$42,192 per capita
Home Value
$143,000
Zillow: $222,067
Median Rent
$918/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
660/100K
4,430/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Owego Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Owego's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Owego a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Owego residents earn a median household income of $57,240 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,192. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 890 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Owego is $143,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,067. Median rent is $918/month, with 30.7% 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
Owego reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,430/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Owego hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Owego has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,823
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,499/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,240
Per Capita$42,192
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,000
Rent$918
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$222,067
Housing Units1,944
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent660/100K
Property4,430/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,676/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days261/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation812 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Owego was founded in 1785.
The median home in Owego was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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