Oswego, New York · ZIP 13126

Oswego — ZIP 13126

Oswego (13126) scores 52/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $193K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency39%

Schools nearby6

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index76/100

Typical home value$193K

Median rent$1,415/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$193K

Median Rent

$1,415/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

768

Violent Crime

114

Property Crime

654

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Oswego County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
OSWEGO HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,079	85%	85%
CHARLES E RILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–06	390	32%	27%
KINGSFORD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	397	30%	28%
LEIGHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	294	27%	32%
OSWEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL	07–08	572	22%	35%
FITZHUGH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–06	319	22%	27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

36,199

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

35 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 13126 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 13126 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 13126 is approximately $193K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 13126 in Oswego has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.