Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 36% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
12%
Oneonta
Oneonta, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,186
Population
15,593
Renter Mix
58% Rent
Everything great about Upstate New York in the “City of the Hills”
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The small city of Oneonta is a secluded community amid the rolling hills of Upstate New York’s idyllic countryside. One of the most noticeable aspects of the city is the abundant Victorian and early 20th century architecture, both in numerous homes and commercial buildings around town. Home to both SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College, Oneonta hosts a large population of college students, faculty, and staff members, imbuing the community with an artsy, bohemian spirit and an energetic college town vibe, particularly in the downtown district along Main Street. This area of the city is where you’ll find the community’s surprisingly diverse mix of hip coffeehouses, microbreweries, international bistros, art galleries, performance venues, and specialty boutique shops.
Neahwa Park and Wilber Park offer great opportunities to bask in the tranquility of nature, and the Copperstown Baseball World complex serves as a popular youth sports arena, drawing players from around the nation. Best of all, the rental market features many highly-affordable options, with houses, apartments, and condos available to fit any budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$57,350
Average: $70,422
Education
6,438
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,241
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Oneonta has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
58%
Non-Renters
42%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Oneonta, NY is $1,191 for one bedroom, $1,286 for two bedrooms, and $1,317 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oneonta has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,191/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$2,880/month
2,012 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oneonta, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
263 Students
Public
Grades K-5
246 Students
Greater Plains Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
283 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
388 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
499 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Robert V. Riddell State Park
- Gilbert Lake State Park
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.