Seneca Knolls, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Onondaga County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,308 Population 1,817/sq mi density
$54,963 Median Income $30,526 per capita
$123,900 Home Value $311,863 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,963 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Seneca Knolls, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,963
27% below
$30,526 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
56% below
Zillow: $311,863
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
32% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Seneca Knolls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Seneca Knolls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
44%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seneca Knolls a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seneca Knolls residents earn a median household income of $54,963 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,526. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,898 business establishments, including 1,173 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seneca Knolls is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,863. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

23.0% of adults in Seneca Knolls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seneca Knolls has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population2,308
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density1,817/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,963
Per Capita$30,526
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$311,863
Housing Units1,043
Rent Burden26.6%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation408 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in Seneca Knolls was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.