The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13141 sells for about $474,235, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +12% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,195 a month.
ZIP 13141
The Skaneateles housing market remains tight with high demand for its unique lakefront and historic village properties. Prices have seen steady appreciation, supported by a high median household income and limited inventory. The market is currently favoring sellers due to the low months of supply.
This area is best suited for family buyers and professionals seeking a high quality of life, historic charm, and lakefront amenities within a commutable distance to Syracuse.
Median prices moved up 12.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
6% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 13141, Onondaga County NY
The area is served by the Skaneateles Central School District, which is generally characterized by high academic performance and strong community support.
The area faces standard regional risks for New York, including winter weather impacts and potential localized flooding near Skaneateles Lake.
Economic momentum is driven by the village's status as a destination for tourism and high-end residential living, with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are levied by the village, town, and school district; rates are subject to local assessment and state-mandated tax caps.
Commuting to the Syracuse employment core typically involves a drive of approximately 30-40 minutes via US-20 and NY-175.
The area features extensive access to Skaneateles Lake for boating and fishing, numerous village parks, and proximity to local golf courses and boutique shopping.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and high demand, often influenced by seasonal tourism and the village's desirability.
The local economy is anchored by tourism, retail, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the broader Syracuse metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with major access provided by US Route 20.
Development is focused on maintaining the historic character of the village while managing modest residential growth.
Parcels are subject to the Skaneateles Central School District and local municipal tax jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and proximity to the lake.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Funcity Adventure Park4.119.8 mi
- The Adventure Center4.616.5 mi
- Shipwreck Amusements4.513.2 mi
- JMA Wireless Dome4.420 mi
- Crazy Daisies Flowers & Garden Cafe4.617.6 mi
- Drumlins4.419 mi
- Navarino Orchard4.713 mi
- Heritage Hill Brewhouse4.214.2 mi
- Beak & Skiff Apple Hill Campus / 1911 Tasting Room4.411.1 mi
- Tinker Falls4.77.2 mi
- Labrador Hollow Unique Area4.86.6 mi
- Bahar Preserve and Carpenter's Falls4.79.9 mi
- Morgan Hill State Forest4.78.6 mi
- 1890 House Museum4.710.5 mi
- CNY Living History Center4.88.9 mi
- Lorenzo State Historic Site4.719.6 mi
- Fillmore Glen State Park4.612 mi
- Labrador Hollow Unique Area4.86.6 mi
- Bahar Preserve and Carpenter's Falls4.79.9 mi
- Morgan Hill State Forest4.78.6 mi
- Yaman Park4.49.6 mi
- Vesper Hills Golf Club4.77.1 mi
- The View Sports Bar and Restaurant4.56.6 mi
- ONCO Fermentations, Inc.4.83.7 mi
- Marshalls4.412.6 mi
- Price Chopper4.212.4 mi
- JCPenney4.212.5 mi
- Anderson's Farm Market4.83.9 mi
- Cortlandville Mall412.5 mi
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport4.225.2 mi
- Ithaca Tompkins International Airport4.223.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major recreational anchor offering boating, fishing, and scenic views.
A central village park providing lake access and community event space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.