The Town FilesOneida, New York
City in Madison County · population 10,329 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $160,100
- Household income
- $61,597
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 141 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 47.0
Oneida is a city of 10,329 people in Madison County, New York. The median home is worth $160,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 90% of New York towns, more walkable than 80% of New York towns, more vibrant than 78% of New York towns.
How Oneida 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.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oneida is worth $160,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $61,597, which is more affordable than 59% of New York towns. Median rent is $903 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oneida | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $903 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $61,597 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1946 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Oneida
| People | Oneida | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 19.1 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.3% | 91.1% |
Weather in Oneida
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 13.8°F. About 44.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 140.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oneida since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 8, 2014 about 5.8 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on August 3, 2007.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 12, 2017 | Snowstorm | DR-4322: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| July 12, 2013 | Flood | DR-4129: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 20,886 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,324 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Oneida itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Oneida
4 public schools with 1,121 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONEIDA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 520 | 12.1 |
| SENECA STREET SCHOOL | K-5 | 230 | 16.4 |
| W F PRIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 220 | 12.9 |
| NORTH BROAD STREET SCHOOL | K-5 | 151 | 15.1 |
Towns near Oneida
- Sherrill, NY3.8 mi · 3,077 people · home $227,500
- Canastota, NY4.2 mi · 4,556 people · home $144,800
- Lenox, NY5.1 mi · 8,768 people · home $161,600
- Verona, NY6.6 mi · 5,974 people · home $196,700
- Vernon, NY7.0 mi · 8,318 people · home $202,100
- Chittenango, NY10.3 mi · 4,896 people · home $182,500
- Sullivan, NY10.7 mi · 14,794 people · home $194,100
- Vienna, NY12.2 mi · 5,260 people · home $125,000
Oneida questions
Is Oneida, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oneida scores better for retirees than 14% of New York towns and quieter than 21%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in Oneida?
The median owner-occupied home in Oneida is valued at $160,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,597, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $903 a month.
What is the weather like in Oneida?
July highs average 80.5°F and January lows 13.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.0 inches of precipitation a year and 140.7 inches of snow.
Does Oneida get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oneida since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 8, 2014. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)