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Oneida.
About
Life in Oneida
Oneida is a community of 10,240 people in New York. The median household income is $61,597, median rent runs about $903 per month, and median home values are around $160,100. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Oneida at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Foreign-Born
1.5%
Broadband Internet
81.3%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.5% foreign-born, most often from Romania
Who lives in Oneida: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Oneida, the largest foreign-born group is from Romania (10.0%), and 1.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.0%
of residents
65 and Older
21.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
39.3%
of households
Married Couples
38.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 44% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Oneida
In Oneida, rent runs 44% below the NY average, and home values are 62% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,778
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1946
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $217,644 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Oneida
Unemployment in Madison County, which includes Oneida, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Oneida: Madison County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Madison County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Oneida Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.1 min avg
How Oneida residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Oneida, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Oneida is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
329.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,278.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Oneida Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
59.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Madison County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Madison County, which includes Oneida, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Lake-Effect Snow | $149,500 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $312,000 |
| 2023 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $38,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Heavy Snow | $23,550 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,500 |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $65,000 |
| 2018 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $135,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Madison County, county-wide
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oneida County, NY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 16 miles from Oneida) is typically good — 298 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
298
per year
Moderate Days
55
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Oneida County, NY (16 mi away)
Climate78°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Oneida has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
59°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
32°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.1"
Annual Snowfall
151.3"
Hot Days/Year
5
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
140
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
186
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 2.65" |
| Feb | 32°F | 15°F | 2.26" |
| Mar | 41°F | 23°F | 3.02" |
| Apr | 55°F | 35°F | 3.91" |
| May | 68°F | 46°F | 3.88" |
| Jun | 76°F | 55°F | 4.47" |
| Jul | 81°F | 60°F | 4.18" |
| Aug | 79°F | 58°F | 4.68" |
| Sep | 72°F | 51°F | 3.47" |
| Oct | 59°F | 41°F | 4.29" |
| Nov | 46°F | 31°F | 3.63" |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 3.56" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Oneida
Oneida has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Oneida Health Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Oneida
Oneida's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Stanwix National Monument, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Oneida
Oneida has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Stanwix National Monument (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
14 mi awayHarriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayWomen's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
59 mi awayPublic Libraries in Oneida
Oneida Public Library
459 Main Street, Oneida
Cities Near Oneida
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Oneida?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Oneida FAQ
Is Oneida, New York affordable?⌄
Oneida's median rent is $903/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,597/year. Median home value is $160,100.
Is Oneida, New York safe?⌄
Oneida's violent crime rate was 330 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3279 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Oneida, New York?⌄
Madison County, which includes Oneida, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Oneida, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Oneida is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $903/month and median household income is $61,597/year. The median home value is $160,100. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Oneida, New York?⌄
The average commute in Oneida is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from