At a Glance
Median Income
$114,355
$93,549 per capita
Home Value
$595,100
Zillow: $218,905
Median Rent
$907/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
74.6%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
9.4% smoking rate
How Skaneateles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skaneateles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skaneateles a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Skaneateles residents earn a median household income of $114,355 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $93,549. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 765 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Skaneateles is $595,100 , 111% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,905. Median rent is $907/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
74.6% of adults in Skaneateles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(121% above the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skaneateles has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,533
Median Age57.9 yrs
Density1,784/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,355
Per Capita$93,549
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$2,064M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,219
Housing
B+
Home Value$595,100
Rent$907
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$218,905
Housing Units1,318
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation875 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.6%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+33.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Skaneateles was founded in 1833.
The median home in Skaneateles was built in 1938.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.