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Oneonta, New York

city · Otsego County

At a glance

15,045
Population
$184,100
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$221,447
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,021/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$61,111
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
15.3 min
Average commute
90%
Homes with broadband
2.95%
Locations with fiber available
6.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing22% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost42% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
SUNY Oneonta Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college40 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates47.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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