Apartments for rent in Oswego, NY

Oswego is a small city in New York with a population of slightly less than 18,000. Young adults aged 15-24 make up a higher percentage of the population here (20%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find plenty of peers. With an average age of just under 38, the city's residents are younger than most cities in New York. A small majority of residents own their homes (53%) as opposed to renting (47%) in Oswego. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $822 per month, which is $458 per month lower than the state average.

There are four primary industries in Oswego: healthcare, education, entertainment, and retail. Combined, these industries account for 26% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top field in the city. With an average annual income of about $55,000, Oswego workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Oswego's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Oswego has a relatively large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 8% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Further, 9% have earned a Bachelor's degree.

Oswego residents have an average commute of about 20 minutes, outperforming the New York average of about 38 minutes. Many residents (37%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation isn't used extensively. Walking (4%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.