City profile
Oneida, NY
Madison County · Population 10,171
Oneida is a town in Madison County, NY with about 10,171 residents and a typical home value near $160,000. It is 24 miles from Syracuse, NY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
24°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
165
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$160,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,075
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 10.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.53%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 59/100
Top hazards: Riverine flooding, Winter weather, Lightning
Nearest major airport
22 mi to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 44% Democratic / 57% Republican
Community
Population
10,171
Black population
1.4%
County
Madison County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving NY than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high taxes
Highlights
- About 10,171 residents
- Typical home value about $160,000
- 24 miles from Syracuse, NY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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