Housing
Whether your dream home is a stately historic estate, an urban loft, a contemporary townhouse or you’re looking to custom build a new home, Oswego County has what you’re looking for in a place you can be proud to call home.
Out of 54,930 homes, 63.8% are occupied by owners.
Major architectural styles in Oswego County include Victorian, Greek Revival, Colonial, Second French Empire, Federal and Euro-Contemporary.
Oswego County offers myriad opportunities for water-front living, be it on the shores of Lake Ontario, Oneida Lake or along one of several rivers.
Oswego County Housing Information
| Median Housing Value | Median Monthly Rent | Owner Occupied Units | Renter Occupied Units | Total Unoccupied Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$115,900 |
$844 |
35,039 |
11,885 |
8,006 |
Data Source: US Census Bureau 2021 Estimates
Housing Assistance
For Oswego County residents needing Section 8 housing assistance, please visit the links below.
Neighborhood Revitalization Programs
- The Oswego County Land Bank strategically acquires vacant and abandoned properties throughout the county with the intent to return them to usefulness by the best means possible.
- Fulton Block Builders encourages neighbors to work together to restore the exteriors of the houses on their block, thus reshaping the city of Fulton one neighborhood at a time.
- The Oswego Renaissance Association promotes the restorations of neighborhoods in the city of Oswego, making them neighborhoods of choice for potential buyers.