How long is the commute from Oswego, NY?
Workers who live in Oswego, NY take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
5.6% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
14.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 14.9%
How people in Oswego get to work
| Means of transportation | Oswego | Oswego County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±5.2 points) | 78.4% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±2.9 points) | 8.0% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.6% (±2.7 points) | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±2.9 points) | 8.3% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Oswego, the average commute is lower than in Oswego County (25.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oswego, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Oswego County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Oswego County, Oswego ranks 24 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 931 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oswego
| Vehicles available | Oswego | Oswego County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.9% (±2.8 points) | 8.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% (±4.0 points) | 33.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±3.8 points) | 39.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.0% (±2.7 points) | 18.9% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Oswego, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Oswego County (8.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Oswego
| Oswego | Oswego County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±2.9 points) | 8.3% (±0.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±1.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±2.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oswego, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oswego County (90.5%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oswego
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego | — | 18.5 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| SUNY Oswego | 1.9 mi | 8.5 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Minetto (community) | 4.0 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Town of Minetto | 4.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Town of Scriba | 4.2 mi | 21.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oswego | 4.6 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of New Haven | 9.4 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Town of Volney | 9.5 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Village of Hannibal | 10 mi | 32.4 minutes (±11.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: SUNY Oswego, NY (8.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Minetto (community), NY (23.6 minutes), Town of Minetto, NY (24.1 minutes), Town of New Haven, NY (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oswego County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Town of New Haven | 23.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 19 | Town of Schroeppel | 22.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 20 | Town of Volney | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Fulton | 21.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 22 | Town of Scriba | 21.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 23 | Town of Oswego | 18.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 24 | Oswego | 18.5 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 24 places in Oswego County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Oswego
How long is the average commute in Oswego?
Workers who live in Oswego, NY take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oswego without a car?
14.9% of households in Oswego have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oswego?
8.6% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Oswego worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego city, Oswego County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego city, Oswego County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oswego city, Oswego County, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Oswego city, Oswego County, New York (county subdivision:55574, in state:36 county:075).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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