Cost of Living in SUNY Oswego, NY

Population 3,565 · New York · Data vintage 2023

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Geographically, SUNY Oswego is about 35 miles northwest of Syracuse, the nearest large metro. Syracuse's typical home runs $125,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in SUNY Oswego

The local unemployment rate is 24.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 56.2°F and lows of 38.3°F.

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SUNY Oswego is a campus community

This Census-Designated Place covers the SUNY Oswego campus. Students and staff typically live in surrounding communities — here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

Oswego, NY

Median home: $114,600

Rent: $1,031/mo

Income: $53,286

Fulton, NY

Median home: $100,900

Rent: $856/mo

Income: $52,123

Syracuse, NY

Median home: $125,100

Rent: $998/mo

Income: $45,845

Auburn, NY

Median home: $143,600

Rent: $867/mo

Income: $49,377

De Witt, NY

Median home: $271,700

Rent: $1,106/mo

Income: $120,539

🏠 Housing

Property Tax Rate

1.7%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$965

1 BR

$1,051

2 BR

$1,302

3 BR

$1,619

4 BR

$1,813

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

9.6 min

64% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

19.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

22.8%

Carpooled

7.0%

Public transit

8.6%

Walked

40.4%

Bicycle

1.1%

Work from home

19.4%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%

Total Sales Tax 8.5%

State rate 4.0%

Avg local rate 4.5%

Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Per Capita Income

$8,422

Unemployment Rate

24.4%

408% above avg

Poverty Rate

47.9%

Labor Force Participation

41.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 76.5%

Graduate degree 16.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 19.4

Male median age 19.5

Female median age 19.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

56.2°F

Avg Low

38.3°F

Annual Precip

39.6"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	31	33	41	55	68	76	80	79	72	59	47	36
Low °F	16	17	25	35	46	55	60	59	51	42	32	23
Precip"	2.69	2.16	2.62	3.27	3.49	3.24	3.70	3.28	3.62	4.48	3.83	3.18

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 33 — Good

95.8%

Good air days/yr

105

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

356

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in SUNY Oswego, NY?

Cost of living data for SUNY Oswego is based on 2023 Census ACS estimates.

What is the sales tax in SUNY Oswego, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in SUNY Oswego is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is SUNY Oswego, NY affordable?

Affordability in SUNY Oswego depends on your income and lifestyle. Review the housing, rent, and income data above for a complete picture.

What is the weather like in SUNY Oswego?

SUNY Oswego has average high temperatures of 56.2°F and average lows of 38.3°F. Annual precipitation is 39.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

SUNY Oswego at a Glance

Population: 3,565
Unemployment: 24.4%
Avg High Temp: 56.2°F
Sales Tax: 8.5%

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