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Living in Oswego

Oswego is a city in the United States, with a population of 17,033 in July 2026. There were 111 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,109 per month, while the median home value was US$120,600 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0725 sources

Population17,024people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,403EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent974.8EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate8.1%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,348incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 48% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City

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

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

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Oswego.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 50.2%, and the vacancy rate was 14.7% in July 2026. 60.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Oswego recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,109/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent60.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,146 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent974.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes356 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Oswego 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 worker55%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 46–64%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 46–64%
Retirement48%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 37–59%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 424 of 17,024 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$53,172 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Oswego is 8.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income53,172 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband79.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet2.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,403 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,915 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov21Official
Unemployment rate8.1 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Oswego?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,915 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,833of €3,061 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,061
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,146
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,833
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Oswego Salary needed to live in Oswego

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oswego. 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
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Oswego. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher91.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents29.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio4 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents111 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,286 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Oswego 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.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOswego highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Oswego highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Oswego586
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,348 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City10Official
Recorded violent crimes45 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.54 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport2.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work5.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport16 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportSYR3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport50 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Oswego. 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, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Oswego.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.5 · Feb 0.667 · Mar 4.94 · Apr 11.78 · May 18.72 · Jun 23.78 · Jul 26.44 · Aug 25.83 · Sep 22 · Oct 15.11 · Nov 8.5 · Dec 2.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00306314 (OSWEGO)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -7.28 · Feb -6.56 · Mar -2.56 · Apr 2.94 · May 8.83 · Jun 14.11 · Jul 17.44 · Aug 16.83 · Sep 12.89 · Oct 7.28 · Nov 1.89 · Dec -3.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00306314 (OSWEGO)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.89 · Feb -2.94 · Mar 1.22 · Apr 7.39 · May 13.78 · Jun 18.94 · Jul 21.94 · Aug 21.33 · Sep 17.44 · Oct 11.17 · Nov 5.22 · Dec -0.389 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 95.5 · Feb 72.39 · Mar 76.96 · Apr 88.39 · May 83.57 · Jun 85.85 · Jul 85.6 · Aug 87.63 · Sep 99.57 · Oct 116.6 · Nov 104.6 · Dec 98.81 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00306314 (OSWEGO)14Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading182.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,079 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.75 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.67 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.56 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Cambridge ±1.1 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±0.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±0.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±0.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±0.5 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 424 is not 0.9% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.869 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents424 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density863.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population17,024 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value120,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes50.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate61.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.64 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance4.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher26.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available85.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 202243,903 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 20228 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over7,725 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans84.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Oswego

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Fulton as an Oswego alternative in the same region

17 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,036 Fulton vs 2,348 Oswego−56%
  • Foreign residents: 0.0% Fulton vs 0.9% Oswego−100%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,951 Fulton vs €2,403 Oswego+23%
  • Unemployment: 6.5% Fulton vs 8.1% Oswego−20%
  • Residents: 11,188 Fulton vs 17,024 Oswego−34%
  • Nearest airport: 34.0 km Fulton vs 50.0 km Oswego−32%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,915 Fulton vs €3,915 Oswegosame level
Full comparisonMore about Fulton

Plainfield as an Oswego alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 979 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.9% Oswego+603%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,403 Oswego+101%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 17,024 Oswego+194%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 8.1% Oswego−53%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 50.0 km Oswego−82%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 (2024) Plainfield vs 2,348 (2025) Oswegono percentage
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,915 Oswego+3%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Oswego

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Oswego, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Cañon City17,030 residentsGrandville17,018 residentsBrunswick17,033 residentsDefiance17,009 residentsDickson17,051 residentsMassapequa Park16,997 residents

How does Oswego compare?

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Is Oswego part of Syracuse?

Oswego is in the published commuting zone of Syracuse; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Syracuse city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source17

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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Oswego?

The median gross salary is 3,915 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Oswego?

The unemployment rate is 8.1 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Oswego?

Police recorded 2,348 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Oswego?

The published population is 17,024 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Oswego?

424 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 Oswego a good place to live?

Oswego 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.

Is Oswego part of Syracuse?

Oswego is in the published commuting zone of Syracuse; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Oswego?

Fulton is near Oswego. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Oswego (New York), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version a5e4c09a6126bfbd1f3dabccf97b62fa]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/oswego-ny/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  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 USC00306314 (OSWEGO) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Wikidata identity and coordinates — Q1017583 Wikidata identity and coordinates · wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-05

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