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Living in Oneonta

Oneonta is a city in the United States. Its population was 15,045 in July 2026. There were 452 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 5 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 46% and the vacancy rate was 17.4%.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Oneonta?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,021 per month, while the median home value was US$184,100 in July 2026. 47% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Oneonta yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,021/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct17.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent897.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count175 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 492 people of 15,665 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$61,111 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Oneonta is 6.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Oneonta 6.4%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd61,111 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct90.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct5.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct4.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct2.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary1,477 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,413 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate6.35 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oneonta. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Oneonta. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct95.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct45.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio7 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents452 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,332 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Oneonta when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOneonta highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Oneonta highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,465Oneonta3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Safety City Violent Crime Count27 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute15.3 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct2.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct16.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportONH3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Oneonta. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Oneonta.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Oneonta average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND26°-11°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Oneonta average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120847089989311811410196998392JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -1 · Feb 0.222 · Mar 4.78 · Apr 12.56 · May 19.33 · Jun 23.44 · Jul 25.78 · Aug 25.06 · Sep 21.33 · Oct 14.56 · Nov 7.67 · Dec 1.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305113 (EMMONS)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.44 · Feb -10.94 · Mar -7.17 · Apr -0.889 · May 5.17 · Jun 10.33 · Jul 12.89 · Aug 12.22 · Sep 8.33 · Oct 2.67 · Nov -2.33 · Dec -7.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305113 (EMMONS)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -6.22 · Feb -5.33 · Mar -1.17 · Apr 5.83 · May 12.28 · Jun 16.89 · Jul 19.33 · Aug 18.67 · Sep 14.83 · Oct 8.61 · Nov 2.67 · Dec -2.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 83.82 · Feb 69.85 · Mar 88.9 · Apr 97.79 · May 92.96 · Jun 118.4 · Jul 113.8 · Aug 101.3 · Sep 96.01 · Oct 98.81 · Nov 83.31 · Dec 91.69 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305113 (EMMONS)14Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M3105.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.76 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,211 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul21.07 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature8.89 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan0.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

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Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Oneonta residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.9%Foreign residents 3.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.12 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents492 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,387 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population15,665 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Is Oneonta a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–60%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–63%
Family56%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–66%
Retirement48%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 36–60%
Foreign residents492 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population15,665 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent46.95 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent897.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary1,477 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)3,413 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd184,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes46 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour49.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct2.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct1.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct63.64 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct78.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct3.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct47.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct87.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022342,317 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202214 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus6,136 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct10.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct82.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Oneonta?

The median gross salary is 3,413 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Oneonta?

The unemployment rate is 6.35 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Oneonta?

The published population is 15,665 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Oneonta?

492 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Oneonta a good place to live?

Oneonta may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00305113 (EMMONS) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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