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Oneonta, NY
City in Otsego County, New York.
Population
15,045
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,450
ZIP codes
0
Oneonta and its ZIP codes
Oneonta at a glance
- Oneonta is about 8.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- It is the 129th most populous of 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- Households here earn a median of $61,111 a year, 29% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,100 (57% below New York) and median rent is $1,021 a month.
Local data for Oneonta, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oneonta, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,111
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$184,100
Median rent
$1,021/mo
Homeownership
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
47.4%
Median age
23.1
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,631), Italian Americans (2,082), German Americans (1,926).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otsego County. PPP loans are for Oneonta.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,539
22,645 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,383
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$418M
FY 2026, $7,137 per person
How people get to work
Oneonta, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.8%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked16.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oneonta, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
719
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 11°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oneonta, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
6.8%
U.S. 12.1% -5.3 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Oneonta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West EndCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 3.7 |
| LaurensVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| PortlandvilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| OtegoVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Davenport CenterCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.1 |
| Mount VisionCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.5 |
| FranklinVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Wells BridgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| MilfordVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MorrisVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| GilbertsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| SchenevusCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| HartwickCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| DelhiVillage | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| GarrattsvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Hartwick SeminaryCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oneonta, NY in?
- Oneonta is in Otsego County, New York.
- What is the population of Oneonta, NY?
- About 15,045 people live in Oneonta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oneonta?
- Nearby places include West End (1.8 mi), Laurens (5.4 mi), Portlandville (7.1 mi), Otego (7.3 mi), Davenport Center (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023