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Oneida, NY


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Oneida, New York

Introduction to Oneida, New York

Oneida, New York, in Madison county, is 21 miles W of Utica, New York and 163 miles E of Buffalo, New York . The city is included in the Syracuse metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 10,987 people lived in Oneida.

Oneida History

The present day city of Oneida was founded as a religious community by John Humphrey Noyes in 1848. It was named after the Oneida Indians, who originally occupied the region. The Oneida Indians were among the few members of Iroquois Confederation who allied with the Revolutionaries during the American Revolution. They still occupy some territory in the area. The city was quite famous for its silverware at one time.

Oneida and nearby Attractions

  • Oneida Creek
  • Erie Canal
  • Cottage Lawn
  • Mansion House
  • Verona Beach State Park
  • Madison County Historical Society

Things To Do In Oneida

Recreational waterways like the Oneida Creek and Erie Canal are situated at the perimeter of the city's boundaries. Several parks dot the city evenly. There are 10 public tennis courts in Oneida and more than 100 acres of parkland that is used for organized youth sports, fishing, mountain biking, hiking and cross country skiing. There is a winter ice skating rink as well. Oneida is located near the center of the New York State Canalway Trail System; a network of over 260 miles of multi-use, recreational trails.

Oneida Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.

Oneida Higher Education

Colgate University, Mohawk Valley Community College and Le Moyne College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Oneida strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Oneida Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Oneida, NY

Comparing Oneida to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population64
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women64
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes49
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime31
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