Oswego, New York

Population 18,140

Oswego is located in Oswego County, NY. The population is 18,140, making Oswego the largest city in Oswego County.

There are 6 public schools in Oswego with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Oswego is moderate , and there are 103 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Oswego is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Oswego property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Oswego include SUNY Oswego, Scriba and Minetto.

Oswego Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.7%

Crime Rate

32.03% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 139
  • Violent Crimes: 296
  • Robbery: 23
  • Burglary: 325
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

76.15% Higher than national avg.
  • 103 offenders in Oswego
  • 56.78 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

125 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 12
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 102

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Oswego, NY and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Oswego's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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14 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Oswego, NY issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Oswego, NY issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $720
  • 2 Bedrooms: $890
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,100
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,280

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Environmental Hazards

125 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Oswego, NY has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Oswego, NY is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Oswego, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.27°
  • February 26.93°
  • March 35.12°
  • April 47.02°
  • May 59.79°
  • June 65.27°
  • July 70.6°
  • August 68.58°
  • September 61.9°
  • October 49.76°
  • November 40.17°
  • December 29.25°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Oswego, NY

Earthquakes
Oswego, NY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Oswego, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Oswego, NY has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Oswego, NY has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Oswego, NY: $37,450

Unemployment

Unemployment in Oswego is 4.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.64%
White Collar - 58.36%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • John Katko

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

8 FCC Towers view all

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