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Onondaga County, New York: crime rate, income and local data
The violent-crime rate in Onondaga County was 3.1 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 19% lower than the statewide rate (3.8). Households here have a median income of $76,945 and the unemployment rate was 4.1% in August 2026. Population: about 471,129 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Onondaga County?
From 2021 through 2025, Onondaga County averaged 1,444 reported violent crimes a year, along with 8,456 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 3.1: 19% lower than the New York rate (3.8), and 17% lower than the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 17.9 per 1,000 (New York: 15.7; U.S.: 18.1). Aggravated assaults make up 70% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 29 homicide deaths a year in the county (6.3 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Onondaga County | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,444 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 20 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 128 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 291 | 0.62 | 1.0 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,006 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 8,456 | 17.9 | 15.7 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,357 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 5,850 | 12.4 | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,250 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (14 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Onondaga County?
Half of households in Onondaga County make more than $76,945 and half make less; across New York the midpoint is $85,974. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $200,200, and the median rent is $1,108 a month. 14.4% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 15.6%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 9,667 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Onondaga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 471,129 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $76,945 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $200,200 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,108 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 39.2% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 65.9% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.6 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.3% | 5.1% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Onondaga County: Onondaga Lake. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Onondaga County has 9 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 3 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 6 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Deruyter Dam (68 ft) and Onondaga Dam (67 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
27 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 1,475,335 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Onondaga County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 0 of 365 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 25 community water systems, 1 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 34 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 10 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County had 75 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (50 active that day). Listed roads include I-81, I-690 and I-481. 61 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Onondaga County?
Federal school lists show 125 public and 22 private schools in the county. 14 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 75 fire or EMS stations and 22 police or sheriff stations. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Clark Reservation State Park, Green Lakes State Park and Old Erie Canal State Historic Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Onondaga County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Onondaga County: Onondaga Nation Reservation. 2 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Green Lake (New York) and Onondaga Lake. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Onondaga County
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map in Onondaga County, plus 32 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Apex Security And Investigation LLC (Syracuse).
Liquor stores
62 liquor stores are on the map in Onondaga County: 2008 Wine & Liquor (Syracuse), 3 Rivers Liquor (Phoenix), 91 Hulbert St (Minoa), A K Liquors (Baldwinsville), A to Z Wine and Liquor (East Syracuse), Alamo's Wine & Liquor INC (Syracuse), Alfieri's Wine & Liquor, Inc. (Syracuse), Angel's Share Wine and Spirits LLC (Clay) and 54 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Onondaga County: Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.-Syracuse (Syracuse).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Onondaga County?
Onondaga County averaged 1,444 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.1 per 1,000 residents, 19% lower than the New York rate (3.8). The property-crime rate was 17.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Onondaga County?
$76,945 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $85,974 for New York and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Onondaga County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.1% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 9,667 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Onondaga County?
Onondaga County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Onondaga County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Onondaga County: Onondaga Lake.
Is there road construction in Onondaga County right now?
Onondaga County had 75 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (50 active that day). Listed roads include I-81, I-690 and I-481. 61 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Onondaga County?
14 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Onondaga County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga County | 75,102 | 1.6 | $67,904 |
| Cortland County | 46,246 | 1.6 | $70,418 |
| Madison County | 67,328 | 1.1 | $75,499 |
| Oswego County | 117,953 | 1.1 | $69,183 |
Cities in Onondaga County with their own page: Syracuse.
More: New York statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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