Special Interest
Housing in Onondaga County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Onondaga County averages $1,108/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the New York median of $1,621 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Onondaga County FMR Area are $1,065 for a studio, $1,202 for 1‑bedroom, $1,490 for 2‑bedroom, $1,810 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,979 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $382 increase for a 2-bedroom in Onondaga County shows a 34% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Onondaga County was 3.5% in 2024, compared to New York at 4.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
