Van Buren town, New York
Van Buren town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Van Buren town is a geographic entity located in Onondaga County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,038. The land area covers 35.46 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 14,038 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 6,678 | ±298 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,016 | ±343 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,678 | ±298 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 338 | ±183 |
| Median Home Value | $169,600 | ±$5,117 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,269 | ±$87 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,779 | ±$8,472 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,065 | ±$5,355 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,190 | ±385 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,143 | ±450 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.9% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 14,194 (2024)
ID: 131395
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
7575 VAN BUREN RD, BALDWINSVILLE NY 13027-6707
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GUS Population: 469,812 (2024)
ID: 202191
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
421 MONTGOMERY ST, SYRACUSE NY 13202-1495
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | PORT BYRON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | NORTH SYRACUSE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | AUBURN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | AUBURN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SYRACUSE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BREWERTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | SYRACUSE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | MARCELLUS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | CAMILLUS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | AUBURN, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Bryant & Stratton College-Syracuse North
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College | 6.6 mi away | 7805 Oswego Rd, Liverpool, NY, 13090 |
3156526500
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BALDWINSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 33 EAST GENESEE STREET, BALDWINSVILLE, NY, 13027 |
(315) 635-5631
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Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
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College Vocational | 9.3 mi away | Main Campus, Liverpool, NY, 13088 |
3154534455
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MAXWELL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 14 GENESEE STREET, CAMILLUS, NY, 13031 |
(315) 672-3661
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Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale
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College Vocational | 10.5 mi away | 2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale, NY, 13211-1003 |
5852728060
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JORDAN BRAMLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 15 MECHANIC STREET, JORDAN, NY, 13080 |
(315) 689-3296
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Onondaga Community College
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College | 11.2 mi away | 4585 West Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY, 13215-4585 |
3154982622
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ELBRIDGE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 241 EAST MAIN STREET, ELBRIDGE, NY, 13060 |
(315) 689-7111
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St. Joseph's College of Nursing
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College | 11.3 mi away | 206 Prospect Ave, Syracuse, NY, 13203 |
3154485040
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LIVERPOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 310 TULIP STREET, LIVERPOOL, NY, 13088 |
(315) 457-0310
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at BREWERTON LOCK 23, NY US, located 11.4 miles from Van Buren town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 12.6° | 21.8° | 3.52" | — |
| February | 33.0° | 12.1° | 22.6° | 4.02" | — |
| March | 41.3° | 21.3° | 31.3° | 3.49" | — |
| April | 55.1° | 32.8° | 43.9° | 3.85" | — |
| May | 68.0° | 44.6° | 56.3° | 3.88" | — |
| June | 75.9° | 53.6° | 64.8° | 4.14" | — |
| July | 80.8° | 58.2° | 69.5° | 4.04" | — |
| August | 79.5° | 56.7° | 68.1° | 3.94" | — |
| September | 72.4° | 48.7° | 60.6° | 3.98" | — |
| October | 59.4° | 39.7° | 49.6° | 4.59" | — |
| November | 48.0° | 30.4° | 39.2° | 3.91" | — |
| December | 36.8° | 21.5° | 29.2° | 4.17" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Green CDP | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
| Baldwinsville village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Seneca Knolls CDP | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Radisson CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Lakeland CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Camillus village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3606776760. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.