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Oswego, NY

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A vibrant college town on the waterfront

Lakeside Riverside Affordable Charming Close-Knit Historic Scenic Vibrant

Located on Lake Ontario and the Oswego River, Oswego is teeming with historic charm in northern central New York. A bevy of unique shops, bars, and restaurants contained in brick buildings populate tree-lined streets in Downtown Oswego. Amenities like the Fort Ontario State Historic Site and the Oswego Railroad Museum uncover Oswego’s rich heritage, which dates back to the early 18th century.

Regular events such as the annual Harborfest and weekly downtown Farmers’ Markets bring the community together in Oswego. Residents also gather at Oswego’s beautiful parks, including Breitbeck Park, Franklin Square, and Fort Ontario Park. The Oswego Speedway is a great venue to experience car races and SUNY Oswego contributes a number of cultural and sporting events to the local community as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Oswego, NY is $963 for a studio, $1,042 for one bedroom, $1,180 for two bedrooms, and $1,068 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oswego has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,042/month
485 Sq Ft
House
$1,135/month
1,322 Sq Ft
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Transportation

58

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Kingsford Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

428 Students

4
out of 10

Charles E Riley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

379 Students

4
out of 10

Fitzhugh Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

368 Students

4
out of 10

Leighton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

288 Students

4
out of 10

Oswego Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

566 Students

3
out of 10

Buccaneer Jr/Sr High School

Public

Grades 7-11

58 Students

Rating Unavailable

Oswego High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,069 Students

4
out of 10

Buccaneer Jr/Sr High School

Public

Grades 7-11

58 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • H. Lee White Marine Museum
  • Battle Island State Park
  • Sterling Nature Center

Airports

  • Syracuse Hancock International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.