Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Oswego, NY vs Lewes, DE

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Oswego is 34.0% older than the median age of a home in Lewes.
 Oswego, NYLewes, DEUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$681,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.65.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$2.7$11.0
 Homes Owned44.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock43.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.6%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Oswego, NYLewes, DEUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,810$1,840
 Studio Apartment$760  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,070$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,840$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,490  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Oswego, NYLewes, DEUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock38.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other7.9%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Oswego, NYLewes, DEUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9992.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99921.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9999.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock28.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock4.5%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.2%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Oswego, NYLewes, DEUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock20.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19895.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.1%14.8%
 1960 to 19694.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock5.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock15.2%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Oswego    7 Reviews
Allison · Camillus, NY
LOL
Over 19 years ago

Oswego is such a college town!!! Its kind of boring unless you like to drink alot. However, the sunsets on Lake Ontario are amazing, and they never get  More

   |    Reply
Clifford · Oswego, NY
Historical sites
Over 19 years ago

In Oswego,NY, The historical sites are very interesting. Fort Ontario was built in 1700's before the revolution war. French, British and United States colonists were  More

   |    Reply
Andrew · Purchase, NY
Small town life, small town politics
Over 19 years ago

A good place to raise a family. Much of the jobs in the area are from the power plants (they're safe!) and the aluminum facility. There is also a state college and the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Oswego

See all reviews
Reviews for Lewes    4 Reviews
Don · Lewes, DE
Excellent place to live and retire to
Over 7 years ago

I moved to Lewes in 2009 and it has been a great experience so far. Sussex County has the lowest property taxes in the state and Delaware has no sales tax making it a  More

   |    Reply
Kathleen · Rehoboth Beach, DE
An excellent choice for retireees
Over 11 years ago

Lewes has so much to offer for retirees! It has a great library, wonderful classes for lifelong education (through the Osher Institute, affiliated with U.D.), and a town  More

   |    Reply
Bp · Lewes, DE
Low taxes abound!
Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Lewes, Delaware practically my whole life and love it here. It’s a tight-knit community that really focuses on one another. Lewes frequently tops the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lewes

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Jackson, WyomingSuttons Bay, MichiganCompare
 Oshkosh, WisconsinBrockway, PennsylvaniaCompare
 Olympia, WashingtonPeoria, ArizonaCompare
 Livingston, MontanaMuscle Shoals, AlabamaCompare
 Colorado Springs, ColoradoOcean Park, WashingtonCompare
 Redondo Beach, CaliforniaSanta Fe, New MexicoCompare
 Vancouver, WashingtonTwo Harbors, MinnesotaCompare
 Mandeville, LouisianaWichita, KansasCompare
 Corning, New YorkDixon, CaliforniaCompare
 Omaha, NebraskaBeaumont, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About Oswego, New York
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Lewes, Delaware
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.