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Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Owego.

About Owego, NY

Owego is a small town in upstate New York located in Tioga County with a population of around 18,843. The Susquehanna River runs right through the town. The town is 23 miles west of Binghamton, New York, on NY Highway 17. It is about 74 miles south of Syracuse, New York, taking I-81 from Syracuse to connect with NY Highway 38 south at Cortland.

The town’s name comes from the native people’s (Iroquois) term of “ahwaga,” which means “where the valley widens” in English. It is in the Finger Lakes area of New York state.

Owego is known for the Tioga County Fair and the Strawberry Festival, which were popular pre-pandemic. The events paused in 2020 and 2021 and hopefully will start up again.

Here is all you need to know about enjoying life in Owego.

What to do in Owego, NY

In a beautiful rural setting, Owego offers these amenities.

• Shopping: Owego has vintage stores and antique shops for those who want to hunt for fun-to-find collectibles.
• Destinations: The Owego Riverwalk on the bank of the Susquehanna River is delightful for a casual stroll. You may also want to take a 25-minute drive to Waverly Glen Park to view the majestic waterfall. If you feel lady luck is on your side, it is a short 15-minute drive to the Tioga Downs Casino, where you can bet on horse racing or play your favorite casino games and slot machines.
• Features: Wine tasting at the Glen Park Vineyards is enjoyable. Choose a bottle of fine wine that goes along well with a picnic day outing to Hyde Park or Hickories Park.

Working in Owego, NY

The Owego local economy depends on tourism, hospitality, educational services, and construction. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which compares favorably with the statewide unemployment rate of 8.1%. The median household income is $47,978 per year. Owego's annual job growth rate was 16.4% over the past ten years or about 1.6% per year. The average commute time is 19 minutes.

The most popular industries by jobs offered are computer & electronics (11.2%), hospitality/food services (9.4%), education (9.3%), construction (5.2%), administrative/support & waste management services (5.2%), government administration (5.0%), and health care (4.6%).

Owego, NY Neighborhoods

Owego has a rural feel; most residents are homeowners.

These three areas offer choices of homes in the nicer neighborhoods.

• Campville: Campville is on the southeastern side of town near Apalachin. The median real estate price is $176,667. This amount is less than the price for homes in 69.2% of other American cities and 81.3% of the towns in New York. Most homes are medium- to large-sized with three to five bedrooms. Families enjoy this neighborhood.
• Flemingville: Flemingville is on the northwestern side of town. The median real estate price is the same as Campville at $176,667, less pricey than 81.3% of the other neighborhoods in New York state. The majority of homes are owner-occupied, with up to five bedrooms. Most custom homes date from 1940 to 1969. Some home construction occurred from 1970 to 1999, but only a few houses are newer than that. Quite a few retirees live in this neighborhood.
• Village Center: This is the area right in the heart of the town next to the river. The median real estate price is $120,214, less than 91.2% of the communities in the state and 84.1% of all American cities. Most homes are suburban styles, with plenty available to rent for the average rental price of $960 per month. This area is a nice choice for those who work downtown.

Owego, NY School District

The public school district is Owego Apalachin Central School District, with just over 2,000 students. The school district spends around $20,401 per student per year, which is significant. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1. The private schools in the area are Zion Lutheran School and the Owego Free Academy, a private high school.

For higher education, the nearest school is Harpur College, an extension campus of Binghamton University. It is in Vestal, New York, about 15 miles to the east.

Moving to Owego, NY

When moving to Owego, this guide will help you get started with your needs. Utilities

Electricity and natural gas come from the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation.

Water and sewer services come from the Owego Town Water Department located in Apalachin, New York.

Owego’s Parks Department maintains six parks and a boat launch on Marshland Road in Apalachin, New York. Hickories Park is the largest park in Owego. It offers many amenities, including campsites and a dog park.

Owego’s municipal government is governed by the town’s supervisor/budget officer and a board comprised of four council members plus the town attorney.

Owego, NY Housing

The median home price in Owego is a modest $120,214. This home value has appreciated by 79.6% over the past ten years. Homes in this part of New York state are seeing an increase of about 2.39% per year now.

The cost of living in Owego is almost 35% lower than the statewide rate. New York State has a very high rate for its cost of living due to the high prices in New York City. The cost-of-living index for New York state is 20.5% higher than the national average in the United States.