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Owego, NY

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Population
4,268
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
816 ft
Median Home Value
$147,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$901/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,139
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in New YorkPopulation rankingHighest population places in New YorkNearest larger communityJohnson City, New York15 miles away · 14,580 residents.

About Owego

Owego is a village and the county seat of Tioga County, New York, situated along the Susquehanna River. Deriving its name from the Iroquois word Ahwaga, which translates to where the valley widens, the historic community of approximately 3,912 hosts a popular annual Strawberry Festival and is served by the Owego Apalachin Central School District locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+100.0ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA+97.7rating

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