Living in Oneonta, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oneonta · Census data 2020–2024
Oneonta has 15,045 residents with a median age of 23.1. The median household income is $61,111 (29% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $184,100, the median rent is $1,021/month.
Oneonta at a glance
- Population
- 15,045
- Median age
- 23.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $61,111State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $184,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,021/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 46%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Oneonta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oneonta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oneonta the median home value is $184,100, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,021 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,609 a month in housing costs.
Oneonta median household income
The median household income in Oneonta is $61,111 and the income per person is $28,009. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Oneonta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,436
- Owner-occupied
- 46%
- Renter-occupied
- 54%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.95
Oneonta demographics
- Population
- 15,045
- Median age
- 23.1
- Under 18
- 9.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 5,319
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oneonta ›
Education in Oneonta
47.4% of adults 25 and older in Oneonta have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oneonta
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 16.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Oneonta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta | 15,045 | $61,111 | $184,100 | $1,021 |
| West End | 1,891 | $71,563 | $151,100 | $1,157 |
| Laurens | 160 | $74,583 | $139,700 | $1,000 |
| Otego | 936 | $78,804 | $186,100 | $956 |
| Portlandville | 101 | $35,625 | — | — |
| Davenport Center | 414 | $125,517 | $174,200 | — |
| Franklin | 424 | $81,912 | $202,300 | $763 |
| Wells Bridge | 160 | $71,667 | $234,400 | — |
| Morris | 626 | $98,500 | $172,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Oneonta, NY?
The median household income in Oneonta is $61,111, 29% 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 Oneonta?
The median home value in Oneonta is $184,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Oneonta?
The median gross rent in Oneonta is $1,021 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Oneonta, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Oneonta?
The median age in Oneonta is 23.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Oneonta?
The average commute to work in Oneonta is 15 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oneonta?
The unemployment rate in Oneonta is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oneonta?
47.4% of adults in Oneonta 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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