Skaneateles, NY

Skaneateles, New York

Skaneateles, New York, in Onondaga county, is 15 miles SW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 124 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is conveniently located inside the Syracuse metropolitan area. There are an estimated 2,616 people in Skaneateles.

The People and Families of Skaneateles

In Skaneateles, about 61% of adults are married. In Skaneateles, lots of people live on their own.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Skaneateles had a median family income of $85,403. Skaneateles has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Skaneateles living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the village. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Skaneateles. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($22,450) in Skaneateles. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Skaneateles Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Skaneateles is owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Skaneateles than you'll find in other villages. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village.

Commuting

In Skaneateles, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Skaneateles strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Skaneateles, NY

Comparing Skaneateles to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Skaneateles Almanac

Skaneateles Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Skaneateles Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Skaneateles residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Skaneateles, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Skaneateles High Schools (2004)

SKANEATELES SHS
49 E ELIZABETH ST
315-291-2231
Serves 607 students.

Skaneateles Colleges

(List of All New York Colleges)

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