Oriskany is a small town of 1,201 in New York, with a median household income of $63,194
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oriskany stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oriskany is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oriskany city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.3
Oriskany's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oriskany costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oriskany, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$150,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,188
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,194
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oriskany's violent crime rate is 199.0 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
199.0 /100k
Property Crime
1214.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oriskany is served primarily by ORISKANY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oriskany, NY
National Avg
School District
ORISKANY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oriskany sees average highs of 29.6°F in January
and 80.5°F in July,
with 44.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 164.0 inches of snow per year.
Oriskany's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oriskany roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $150,000 and median rent is $1,188/month.
Oriskany's violent crime rate is 199.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1214.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oriskany are operated by ORISKANY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oriskany, NY has a population of 1,201, a median household income of $63,194, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oriskany averages 29.6°F in January and 80.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.0 inches
with about 164.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oriskany, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 13424.
The population of Oriskany, New York is 1,201 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oriskany: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $150,000, median household income $63,194, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oriskany side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
