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Oswego County
  • County in New York

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C+
  2. Housing
    grade C+
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  5. Diversity
    grade C+
  6. Jobs
    grade B minus
  7. Weather
    grade D+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade B

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Oswego County is located in New York with a population of 118,019. In Oswego County, most residents own their homes. In Oswego County there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Residents of Oswego County tend to lean conservative.

About

Population
118,019

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$115,900
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$844
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    26%
  • Own
    74%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    118.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    21.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    30.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    453.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,824.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    51.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Oswego County

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$61,983
National
$69,021

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