The Town FilesMexico, New York
Town in Oswego County · population 5,259 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,800
- Household income
- $59,081
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 140 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 49.1
Mexico is a town of 5,259 people in Oswego County, New York. The median home is worth $164,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 83% of New York towns, quieter than 81% of New York towns.
How Mexico ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mexico is worth $164,800, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $59,081, which is more affordable than 52% of New York towns. Median rent is $889 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mexico | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,800 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $889 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $59,081 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.0% | — |
Who lives in Mexico
| People | Mexico | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.9% | 91.1% |
Weather in Mexico
July highs average 78.5°F and January lows 11.0°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 139.8 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 3 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mexico since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 9, 1960 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 28, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 18, 2017.
Severe weather in Oswego County since 1996
Oswego County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4839: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oswego County
Oswego County had 32,163 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,152 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Mexico itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Towns near Mexico
- New Haven, NY5.8 mi · 2,931 people · home $150,800
- Palermo, NY6.7 mi · 3,470 people · home $138,800
- Richland, NY6.9 mi · 5,637 people · home $163,600
- Hastings, NY9.6 mi · 9,342 people · home $187,700
- Volney, NY10.6 mi · 5,671 people · home $149,200
- Scriba, NY10.8 mi · 6,617 people · home $158,700
- West Monroe, NY11.8 mi · 4,088 people · home $185,100
- Sandy Creek, NY12.8 mi · 3,813 people · home $161,800
Mexico questions
Is Mexico, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mexico scores better for retirees than 54% of New York towns and quieter than 81%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.1).
How much does a house cost in Mexico?
The median owner-occupied home in Mexico is valued at $164,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,081, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $889 a month.
What is the weather like in Mexico?
July highs average 78.5°F and January lows 11.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 139.8 inches of snow.
Does Mexico get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mexico since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 9, 1960. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)