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Oswego, New York

city · Oswego County

At a glance

17,033
Population
$120,600
Median home value (all homes)
60% below U.S. median
$211,749
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,109/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$53,172
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
18.5 min
Average commute
91%
Homes with broadband
2.94%
Locations with fiber available
8.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing43% below
Goods & services1% below
Utilities28% above
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost30% 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 College at Oswego Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates91.3%
College graduates26.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Oswego Economic Development
The City of Oswego, NY is a municipal government that provides city services and coordinates community and economic development activities for Oswego residents, businesses, and visitors.
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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