Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Oswego, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,096
Population
17,893
Renter Mix
50% Rent
A vibrant college town on the waterfront
Lakeside
•
Riverside
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Affordable
Located on Lake Ontario and the Oswego River, Oswego is teeming with historic charm in northern central New York. A bevy of unique shops, bars, and restaurants contained in brick buildings populate tree-lined streets in Downtown Oswego. Amenities like the Fort Ontario State Historic Site and the Oswego Railroad Museum uncover Oswego’s rich heritage, which dates back to the early 18th century.
Regular events such as the annual Harborfest and weekly downtown Farmers’ Markets bring the community together in Oswego. Residents also gather at Oswego’s beautiful parks, including Breitbeck Park, Franklin Square, and Fort Ontario Park. The Oswego Speedway is a great venue to experience car races and SUNY Oswego contributes a number of cultural and sporting events to the local community as well.
Explore the City
A couple on Water Street walking past Riverwalk Coffee Roasters in Oswego, NY.
Homes in Oswego, NY, offer a diverse range of architectural styles.
Oswego homes reflect the city's historical development and more contemporary influences.
Breitbeck Park features walking and bike paths on Lake Ontario.
Walk along the shores of Lake Ontario on the many paths at Breitbeck Park.
Linear Park offers stunning views of the Oswego River and downtown Oswego.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,904
Average: $63,451
Education
4,248
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,964
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Oswego, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oswego, NY is $1,699 for a studio, $1,096 for one bedroom, $1,167 for two bedrooms, and $930 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oswego has increased by 3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,096/month
450 Sq Ft
House
$2,075/month
1,130 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Oswego, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Kingsford Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
397 Students
Charles E Riley Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Fitzhugh Park Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
319 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
294 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
572 Students
Public
Grades 7-11
58 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,078 Students
Public
Grades 7-11
58 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- H. Lee White Marine Museum
- Battle Island State Park
- Sterling Nature Center
- Fair Haven Beach State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Syracuse Hancock International
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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.