Onondaga County
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- Population
- 471,129
- Area
- 778.39 sq mi (2,016.03 km²), 27.22 sq mi water
- Median age
- 39.6
- Households
- 197,760
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $76,945
- Median house value
- $200,200
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Onondaga County is a county bursting with history and natural beauty in central New York State. Syracuse, the county seat, is the state's fifth-most populous city and a hub for education, healthcare, and technology. Onondaga County boasts a rich history that stretches back to the Iroquois Confederacy. The landscape is diverse, offering scenic lakes, rolling hills, and charming towns. Onondaga Lake, the county's centerpiece, provides opportunities for recreation and is a source of stunning natural beauty.
Cities & Towns in Onondaga County
Local News
The Cortland Voice
Published September 04McLean man arrested following stolen vehicle investigation (Report)
Report from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office: On Wednesday, Sept. 2, at approximately 10:19 p.m., deputies from the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office were handling an unrelated incident when a deputy observed a suspiciously parked vehicle on School Street in the Town of…
Central Current
Published September 03Syracuse Housing Authority Board Chair Ryan Benz resigns
Former Executive Director Bill Simmons complained to the federal government earlier this year accusing Benz of having an “apparent conflict of interest”— a claim that SHA counsel has dismissed and the developer has denied.
Central Current
Published September 03At the New York State Fair, Waymo sells its future as inevitable. Is it?
The company is gaining establishment political support and for a day has its own space at the Great New York State Fair.
Central Current
Published September 03Sean Kirst: Until its last gasp, a second-hand lawn mower honored work of Syracuse small-engine wizard ‘Dr. Mark’
Fond memories of a throwback repair shop — and its memorable regulars — on Grand Avenue.
Central Current
Published September 02Announcing an expanded twice-weekly newsletter
Central Current readers will now receive two newsletters each week: "Staying Current" and "One Big Story".