Oneonta, NY

Oneonta, New York

Introduction to Oneonta, New York

Oneonta, New York, in Otsego county, is 45 miles S of Utica, New York and 127 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. About 13,292 people live in Oneonta.

Oneonta History

The region in which the City of Oneonta belongs today was once occupied by the Iroquois and Algonquin Indians. However, by the early historic period, the Iroquois took over complete control of the area. Early European pioneers came sometime around 1775. They mostly consisted of Dutch and Palatine Germans settlers who were moving out of Hudson Valley. The Town of Oneonta was established in 1830. It achieved cityhood in 1908.

Oneonta and nearby Attractions

• Gilbert Lake State Park
• Museums at Hartwick
• Science Discovery Center of Oneonta
• Hanford Mills Museum
• National Soccer Hall of Fame
• The Oneonta Country Club

Things To Do In Oneonta

Oneonta is home to significant historic structures and sites. There are also a few golf courses in the neighborhood, as well as fully equipped parks.

Oneonta Transportation

Sullivan County International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Oneonta Higher Education

SUNY College and Hartwick College are the local institutions providing facilities for higher education.

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High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Oneonta, NY

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Oneonta Almanac

Oneonta Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Oneonta Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Oneonta, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oneonta Public Libraries

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Oneonta Hospitals

AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
ONE NORTON AVENUE
(607) 423-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

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Oneonta High Schools (2004)

ONEONTA SHS
130 EAST ST
607-433-8241
Serves 719 students.

Oneonta Colleges

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Hartwick College

Otsego Area BOCES-School of Practical Nursing

SUNY College at Oneonta

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