New York
Skaneateles is a small town in New York with a population of 2,533. Residents earn $114,355 per year, which is 52% above the national average.
Based on current data, Skaneateles receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Skaneateles stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Skaneateles is $114,355, which is significantly higher than the national average — 52% above $75,149. This places Skaneateles among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Skaneateles is $595,100, making it a premium housing market at 111% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Skaneateles is a highly educated community — 74.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Skaneateles has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 117.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $114,355 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $93,549 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,219 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,931 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 765 |
| County GDP | $2,064M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,548 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.27% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 23.4% |
| Census Median | $595,100 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $875,000 |
| Median List Price | $875,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $327 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 92.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,548 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.27% |
| Obesity | 33.7% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.0% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,640/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 117.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9473°N, 76.4285°W |
| County FIPS | 36099 |
Winner: Republican by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.6% |
| 121% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,784/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 23.4% |