Owego, New York
Village · Population 4,167 · #192 in New York
About Owego
Owego, NY is a small town located in western New York with an estimated population of 4,167.
Officially, Owego is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,634 residents per square mile.
📰 Owego News Today
- New York Nazarene pastor fired for ‘wrongdoing’ starts new church | The Roys Report The Roys Report · Aug 18
- Diane Elaine Kozuh Obituary | Estey Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home | Owego, NY Tribute Archive · Aug 15
- Owego man arrested after robbing the same store on three occasions WBNG · Jun 17
- Owego man arrested following child exploitation investigation New York State Police (.gov) · Jun 4
- Owego Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Owego Unique
- The only place in America named Owego — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Owego
- MJ's Bar and Restaurant
- Calaboose Grille
- Carol's Coffee & Art Bar (café)
- Dugan
- O'hara's Restuarant & Pub
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- River Rose Cafe (café)
- The Cellar
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Tioga County Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Owego
- Hiawatha Island and River Front Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Ahwaga Park reviews ★
- Boland Park reviews ★
- Brick Pond Wetland Preserve reviews ★
- Draper Park reviews ★
- Halstead Playground reviews ★
- Hickories Park reviews ★
- Hyde Park reviews ★
- Livingston Park reviews ★
- Marvin Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Owego
- OWEGO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- OWEGO FREE ACADEMY
- OWEGO-APALACHIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNew York
TypeVillage
Population (2024)4,167
Rank in state#192 of 595
Land area2.55 sq mi
Density1,634/sq mi
Coordinates42.1046, -76.2622