The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13034 sells for about $399,900, or $286 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,125 a month.
ZIP 13034 — Cayuga
The housing market in 13034 is characterized by low inventory and steady demand for lakefront and rural properties. Prices have seen moderate appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high-volume sales activity. The market remains stable, favoring sellers of unique or waterfront homes while maintaining affordability for local residents.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, second-home buyers, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lake access, rather than urban commuters or high-density renters.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 6.6% — 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 8.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
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
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 13034, Cayuga County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Cayuga area are generally low, reflecting a rural and small-town character that compares favorably to more urbanized sections of the Syracuse metro region.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Union Springs Central School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation consistent with rural Cayuga County standards.
The area is situated along the shores of Cayuga Lake, presenting localized flood risks for waterfront properties; standard insurance coverage is typical for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture, tourism related to the Finger Lakes, and proximity to the broader Syracuse employment corridor.
Property taxes are levied by Cayuga County, the Town of Springport, and the local school district; rates are influenced by state-mandated tax caps and local assessment practices.
Commuting primarily involves personal vehicle travel via state routes toward Auburn or Syracuse for employment, with limited public transit options available.
The area features extensive access to Cayuga Lake for boating and fishing, proximity to local parks, and a quiet, scenic environment suitable for outdoor enthusiasts.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting largely of single-family homes and seasonal lakefront properties with low vacancy pressure.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale retail, and tourism, with many residents commuting to larger employment hubs in Auburn and Syracuse.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles via State Route 90; public transit infrastructure is minimal in this rural setting.
Development is largely limited to residential infill and lakefront property improvements, with no major commercial projects currently reported.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-level assessments; no major MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though waterfront properties may require specialized flood coverage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 13034.
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.
- Sprayground4.312.5 mi
- del Lago Resort & Casino4.29.2 mi
- Finger Lakes Cider House4.719.4 mi
- Ventosa Vineyards4.412.2 mi
- Geneva On The Lake4.314.5 mi
- Weedsport Speedway4.714 mi
- Three Brothers Wineries and Estates4.612.2 mi
- Cayuga Lake State Park4.42.7 mi
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge4.65.5 mi
- Seneca Lake State Park4.512.5 mi
- Women's Rights National Historical Park4.65.3 mi
- Sampson State Park4.615.4 mi
- Women's Rights National Historical Park4.65.3 mi
- Harriet Tubman Home4.87 mi
- Peter Whitmer Log Home (Whitmer Farm)4.98.8 mi
- It's A Wonderful Life Museum4.55.2 mi
- Cayuga Lake State Park4.42.7 mi
- Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge4.65.5 mi
- Seneca Lake State Park4.512.5 mi
- Emerson Park4.58.2 mi
- Great Gully4.75.6 mi
- Wolffy's Grill and Marina4.42.4 mi
- Seneca Lake Resorts4.515.6 mi
- Rivers Crossing Campground & Marina4.78.4 mi
- Hibiscus Harbor4.62.3 mi
- FLX Marine4.63.4 mi
- Seneca Falls Country Club4.62.7 mi
- Highland Park Golf Course & 1925 Grill4.59 mi
- Dutch Hollow Country Club4.512.5 mi
- Finger Lakes Premium Outlets4.212.2 mi
- Fingerlakes Mall3.55.3 mi
- Marshalls4.38.6 mi
- Tops Friendly Markets45.9 mi
- Kohl's4.35.3 mi
- Ithaca Tompkins International Airport4.230.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional lake providing boating, fishing, and scenic views.
Local park space offering community recreation and lake access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.