Living in Oneida, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oneida · Census data 2020–2024
Oneida has 10,171 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $61,597 (28% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $160,100, the median rent is $903/month.
Oneida at a glance
- Population
- 10,171
- Median age
- 47State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $61,597State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $160,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $903/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Oneida a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oneida
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oneida the median home value is $160,100, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $903 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Oneida median household income
The median household income in Oneida is $61,597 and the income per person is $38,684. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Oneida: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,935
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.16
Oneida demographics
- Population
- 10,171
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 4,619
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oneida ›
Education in Oneida
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Oneida have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oneida
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Oneida vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida | 10,171 | $61,597 | $160,100 | $903 |
| Wampsville | 540 | $73,000 | $172,400 | $991 |
| Oneida Castle | 597 | $73,333 | $174,300 | $832 |
| Durhamville | 749 | $132,586 | $211,400 | $650 |
| Sherrill | 3,028 | $88,947 | $227,500 | $1,122 |
| Canastota | 4,487 | $74,015 | $144,800 | $930 |
| Vernon | 1,238 | $63,988 | $184,300 | $921 |
| Verona | 1,389 | $84,925 | $182,400 | $1,344 |
| Munnsville | 369 | $77,750 | $114,400 | $880 |
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What is the median household income in Oneida, NY?
The median household income in Oneida is $61,597, 28% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Oneida?
The median home value in Oneida is $160,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Oneida?
The median gross rent in Oneida is $903 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Oneida, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Oneida?
The median age in Oneida is 47 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Oneida?
The average commute to work in Oneida is 19 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oneida?
The unemployment rate in Oneida is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oneida?
25.3% of adults in Oneida have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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