Living in Skaneateles, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Skaneateles · Census data 2020–2024
Skaneateles has 2,543 residents with a median age of 57.9. The median household income is $125,625 (46% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $647,100, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Skaneateles at a glance
- Population
- 2,543
- Median age
- 57.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $125,625State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $647,100State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Skaneateles a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Skaneateles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Skaneateles the median home value is $647,100, 94% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,815 a month in housing costs.
Skaneateles median household income
The median household income in Skaneateles is $125,625 and the income per person is $98,872. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Skaneateles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,353
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.07
Skaneateles demographics
- Population
- 2,543
- Median age
- 57.9
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 38.4%
- Households
- 1,198
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Skaneateles ›
Education in Skaneateles
75% of adults 25 and older in Skaneateles have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 33.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Skaneateles
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Skaneateles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skaneateles | 2,543 | $125,625 | $647,100 | $1,125 |
| Marcellus | 1,894 | $69,407 | $225,600 | $1,081 |
| Melrose Park | 1,960 | $103,723 | $224,400 | — |
| Elbridge | 1,224 | $64,462 | $160,200 | $1,034 |
| Auburn | 26,285 | $51,052 | $152,800 | $897 |
| Jordan | 1,574 | $76,588 | $157,500 | $781 |
| Camillus | 1,424 | $50,000 | $164,200 | $967 |
| Weedsport | 1,954 | $70,865 | $166,800 | $1,156 |
| Fairmount | 9,724 | $84,225 | $184,000 | $1,341 |
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What is the median household income in Skaneateles, NY?
The median household income in Skaneateles is $125,625, 46% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Skaneateles?
The median home value in Skaneateles is $647,100, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Skaneateles?
The median gross rent in Skaneateles is $1,125 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Skaneateles, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Skaneateles?
The median age in Skaneateles is 57.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Skaneateles?
The average commute to work in Skaneateles is 21 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Skaneateles?
The unemployment rate in Skaneateles is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Skaneateles?
75% of adults in Skaneateles have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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