Population 7,472 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Skaneateles
Household size in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Skaneateles are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.54, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.1 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.0 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.9 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.9 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.9, Skaneateles is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 46.1 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people, only nine are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Skaneateles: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Skaneateles
Renters in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 16.7% of households in Skaneateles rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.2% of the housing in Skaneateles, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Skaneateles is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $801 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $774 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $965 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,246 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$445 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Skaneateles costs $1,246 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the Syracuse area overall ($1,138). Rent has climbed $445 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Skaneateles
Bachelor's degrees in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.8% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 54.4% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.9% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 59.3% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Skaneateles is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (59.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.3% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Skaneateles: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.3 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Skaneateles
| Period | Skaneateles | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Skaneateles has been low: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 19 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Skaneateles compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skaneateles | 2.30 | 51.9 | 6.1% | 16.7% | 16.2% | 1955 | $1,246 | 59.3% | 95.9% | 1.7% |
| Rose Hill | 2.48 | 43.7 | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.3% | 1967 | $1,495 | 58.1% | 95.7% | 1.9% |
| Mottville | 2.53 | 49.0 | 7.1% | 19.9% | 5.1% | 1960 | $973 | 44.2% | 94.6% | 4.9% |
| Skaneateles Falls | 2.64 | 42.9 | 8.9% | 17.8% | 6.2% | 1965 | $972 | 36.0% | 93.6% | 5.2% |
| Marcellus | 2.27 | 48.3 | 5.3% | 21.2% | 4.0% | 1965 | $1,154 | 46.6% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| Owasco | 2.08 | 55.2 | 6.0% | 5.8% | 13.1% | 1968 | $1,827 | 44.2% | 95.6% | 3.9% |
| Niles | 2.18 | 44.9 | 2.9% | 7.1% | 41.9% | 1964 | $898 | 24.8% | 94.3% | 4.0% |
| Marietta | 2.48 | 46.2 | 5.3% | 10.5% | 19.1% | 1970 | $1,235 | 40.4% | 95.9% | 2.2% |
| Halfway | 2.08 | 52.7 | 20.4% | 7.3% | 7.1% | 1989 | $815 | 29.9% | 91.9% | 0.9% |
| Otisco Valley | 2.34 | 52.5 | 2.2% | 5.0% | 5.2% | 1971 | $1,421 | 36.8% | 98.4% | 3.7% |
| Sennett | 2.13 | 43.9 | 5.9% | 14.6% | 7.8% | 1959 | $960 | 22.9% | 89.3% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Skaneateles. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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