Living in Oriskany Falls, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oriskany Falls · Census data 2020–2024
Oriskany Falls has 600 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $46,375 (46% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $115,000, the median rent is $599/month.
Oriskany Falls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oriskany Falls at a glance
- Population
- 600
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $46,375State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $115,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $599/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Oriskany Falls a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oriskany Falls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oriskany Falls the median home value is $115,000, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $599 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,309 a month in housing costs.
Oriskany Falls median household income
The median household income in Oriskany Falls is $46,375 and the income per person is $51,229. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Oriskany Falls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 308
- Owner-occupied
- 51.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.7%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.09
Oriskany Falls demographics
- Population
- 600
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 277
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oriskany Falls ›
Education in Oriskany Falls
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Oriskany Falls have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oriskany Falls
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.4%
Oriskany Falls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriskany Falls | 600 | $46,375 | $115,000 | $599 |
| Madison | 403 | $54,063 | $107,800 | $942 |
| Waterville | 1,731 | $82,273 | $170,100 | $820 |
| Munnsville | 369 | $77,750 | $114,400 | $880 |
| Clinton | 1,813 | $88,182 | $310,100 | $1,095 |
| Hamilton | 4,370 | $66,750 | $264,200 | $1,245 |
| Morrisville | 1,594 | $50,000 | $171,900 | $804 |
| Vernon | 1,238 | $63,988 | $184,300 | $921 |
| Clark Mills | 1,591 | $96,354 | — | $1,532 |
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What is the median household income in Oriskany Falls, NY?
The median household income in Oriskany Falls is $46,375, 46% 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 Oriskany Falls?
The median home value in Oriskany Falls is $115,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Oriskany Falls?
The median gross rent in Oriskany Falls is $599 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Oriskany Falls, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Oriskany Falls?
The median age in Oriskany Falls is 40.4 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Oriskany Falls?
The average commute to work in Oriskany Falls is 32 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oriskany Falls?
The unemployment rate in Oriskany Falls is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oriskany Falls?
19.7% of adults in Oriskany Falls 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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