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Looking for a Onondaga County, NY distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for Onondaga County, New York, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 466,584 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), Onondaga County ranks #159 among U.S. counties by population. The county sits inside the Syracuse, NY metropolitan statistical area (652,273 residents).
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What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
Onondaga County Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 466,584 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | -2.1% |
| Housing units | 212,002 |
| Vacant housing units | 14,242 (6.7%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 130,389 (65.9%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 67,371 (34.1%) |
| Median home value | $200,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,108/month |
| Median household income | $76,945 |
| Median year homes were built | 1964 |
| Median age of residents | 39.6 |
What the Numbers Mean for Onondaga County Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 6.7% of Onondaga County's housing units (14,242 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, below the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in Onondaga County was built in 1964, about 16 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $200,200 is 40% below the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 2.6 times the county's median household income of $76,945. A lower price-to-income ratio means smaller dollar spreads per deal, so volume and speed matter more for wholesalers here.
- Tenure. 65.9% of occupied homes in Onondaga County are owner-occupied versus 34.1% renter-occupied, close to the national split. Expect a mix of owner-occupant and landlord-owned distress.
- Population trend. Onondaga County lost 2.1% of its population between 2020 and 2025 (net migration -1,459 in 2025). Shrinking demand can raise motivation among sellers who cannot wait out the market, and it makes careful comps essential for buyers.
How Investors and Contractors Use Onondaga County Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in Onondaga County before they reach the MLS. With about 130,389 owner-occupied and 67,371 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
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Onondaga County Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a Onondaga County distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order Onondaga County data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “Onondaga County, NY”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the Onondaga County housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 212,002 housing units in Onondaga County, of which 197,760 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.