The Town Files

Nedrow, New York

Community in Onondaga County · population 2,095 (2020 Census)

Map: where Nedrow is in New YorkNedrow
Median home
$106,900
Household income
$70,489
Jan low / Jul high
17° / 82°
Snow a year
113 in
Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
2
Median age
46.2

Nedrow is a community of 2,095 people in Onondaga County, New York. The median home is worth $106,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of New York towns, more walkable than 82% of New York towns, more vibrant than 79% of New York towns.

How Nedrow ranks

Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.

Nedrow lifestyle rankings vs other New York townsRetirement2nd pctFamilies61st pctQuiet49th pctWalkability82nd pctFirst-time buyers97th pctYoung professionals7th pctVibrancy79th pctHip & trendy72nd pctCollege town6th pctUpscale32nd pctVacation homesbottomSeaside characterbottomCyclingbottomTransit58th pctDriving34th pcttypical
The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025).

Homes and cost of living

The median home in Nedrow is worth $106,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $70,489, which is more affordable than 98% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,507 a month. 83.1% of households own their home.

Nedrow vs Onondaga County vs typical New York townNedrowOnondaga CountyTypical New York townHome value$106,900$200,200$217,700Household income$70,489$76,945$80,740Monthly rent$1,507$1,108$1,080
Census ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. "Typical town" = median of New York towns with 500+ people.
HousingNedrowTypical New York town
Median home value$106,900$217,700
Median rent$1,507$1,080
Median household income$70,489$80,740
Home value ÷ income1.5×2.8×
Homeownership83.1%79.5%
Median year built19531965
Seasonal / vacation homes0.0%—

Who lives in Nedrow

PeopleNedrowTypical New York town
Median age46.243.5
Age 65 and over18.8%20.4%
Under 1820.6%—
Bachelor's degree or higher26.1%30.4%
Below the poverty line4.9%9.3%
Veterans7.3%—
Born outside the U.S.1.4%—
Work from home10.3%11.1%
Average commute18.1 min26.0 min
Homes with broadband92.6%91.1%

Weather in Nedrow

July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 39.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 113.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.

Nedrow monthly temperatures and precipitation10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32° freezing32°17°Jan34°18°Feb42°25°Mar56°36°Apr69°47°May77°57°Jun82°62°Jul80°60°Aug73°53°Sep60°42°Oct48°33°Nov37°24°DecPrecipitation (in) · snow (in) in blue2.627.72.527.33.019.93.53.53.40.13.63.93.73.43.90.43.28.83.325.5
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals: average daily high and low by month; precipitation and snowfall in inches. Temperatures from the Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap station (9.4 mi away); snowfall estimated from the 4 nearest snow stations, weighted by distance.

Tornadoes, storms and disasters

2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nedrow since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F0, struck on July 29, 2006 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2006.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nedrow by decade01950s01960s01970s01980s11990s12000s02010s02020s
NOAA Storm Events Database, tornado tracks (start to end point) passing within 10 miles of the town center, 1950–2026.

Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 23, 2004.

Severe weather in Onondaga County since 1996

Storm events in Onondaga County since 1996 by typeHail182Flood9Drought5High Wind27Ice Storm7Lightning20Heavy Snow86Flash Flood63
NOAA Storm Events Database, Onondaga County, 1996–2026 (all event types recorded since 1996). 9 deaths recorded.

Onondaga County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.

DeclaredIncidentDeclaration
October 8, 2021HurricaneDR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred
March 20, 2020BiologicalDR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic
March 13, 2020BiologicalEM-3434: Covid-19
October 28, 2012HurricaneEM-3351: Hurricane Sandy
June 10, 2011FloodDR-1993: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds

Jobs and pay in Onondaga County

Onondaga County had 245,375 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,444 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Nedrow itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.

Largest industries in Onondaga CountyHealth care & social assistan…35,080 jobs · $63,669Retail24,814 jobs · $40,683Manufacturing19,589 jobs · $86,756Hotels & restaurants17,600 jobs · $28,085Administrative & support15,190 jobs · $59,538Transportation & warehousing14,646 jobs · $48,298
BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024, private-sector jobs and average annual pay.
Unemployment rate in Onondaga County, 2000–20230%2%4%6%8%10%2000200420082012201620202023Onondaga 3.5%
Annual average unemployment rate (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics via USDA ERS).

Public schools in Nedrow

4 public schools with 888 students, about 9.1 students per teacher.

SchoolGradesStudentsPer teacher
ONONDAGA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL7-123198.9
WHEELER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL3-624411.6
ROCKWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK-22049.7
ONONDAGA NATION SCHOOLPK-81216.1

Towns near Nedrow

Nedrow questions

Is Nedrow, New York a good place to retire?

On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nedrow scores better for retirees than 2% of New York towns and quieter than 49%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.2).

How much does a house cost in Nedrow?

The median owner-occupied home in Nedrow is valued at $106,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,489, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $1,507 a month.

What is the weather like in Nedrow?

July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.9 inches of precipitation a year and 113.3 inches of snow.

Does Nedrow get tornadoes?

2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nedrow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on July 29, 2006. The typical New York town has had 5.

How this page is made. Every number comes from public data, matched to Nedrow's Census boundary (GEOID 3649726). Comparisons use the median of New York towns with at least 500 people. Weather comes from the nearest NOAA normals station; storm counts use NOAA tornado tracks within 10 miles of the town center. Data snapshot 2026-11-13.