Living in Oriskany, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oriskany · Census data 2020–2024
Oriskany has 1,238 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $63,235 (26% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $170,100, the median rent is $898/month.
Oriskany is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oriskany at a glance
- Population
- 1,238
- Median age
- 44.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $63,235State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $170,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $898/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Oriskany a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Oriskany
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oriskany the median home value is $170,100, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,568 a month in housing costs.
Oriskany median household income
The median household income in Oriskany is $63,235 and the income per person is $36,407. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Oriskany: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 620
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.11
Oriskany demographics
- Population
- 1,238
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 18.2%
- 65 and older
- 24.6%
- Households
- 566
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oriskany ›
Education in Oriskany
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Oriskany have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oriskany
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Oriskany vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriskany | 1,238 | $63,235 | $170,100 | $898 |
| Whitesboro | 3,633 | $45,934 | $160,700 | $924 |
| Yorkville | 2,613 | $72,969 | $156,300 | $985 |
| Marcy | 697 | $44,648 | $222,200 | $1,205 |
| New York Mills | 3,856 | $57,578 | $207,700 | $909 |
| Clark Mills | 1,591 | $96,354 | — | $1,532 |
| New Hartford | 1,989 | $82,717 | $224,400 | $1,582 |
| Utica | 64,217 | $52,484 | $151,300 | $951 |
| Holland Patent | 360 | $72,596 | $234,800 | $835 |
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What is the median household income in Oriskany, NY?
The median household income in Oriskany is $63,235, 26% 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?
The median home value in Oriskany is $170,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Oriskany?
The median gross rent in Oriskany is $898 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Oriskany, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Oriskany?
The median age in Oriskany is 44.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Oriskany?
The average commute to work in Oriskany is 16 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oriskany?
The unemployment rate in Oriskany is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oriskany?
21.2% of adults in Oriskany 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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