The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13036 sells for about $257,370, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $927 a month.
ZIP 13036 — Town of Central Square
The housing market in 13036 shows signs of stabilization following a period of rapid price appreciation. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, demand remains steady for well-maintained single-family homes, driven by buyers seeking suburban value within commuting distance of Syracuse.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban or semi-rural lifestyle with more space than the city center, while still maintaining access to Syracuse employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 2.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 2.3 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 8.0% · poverty 8.5% — 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 7.1%/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 5.8%/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 13036
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 Central Square area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is primarily served by the Central Square Central School District, which maintains a moderate academic standing within the regional Onondaga County educational landscape.
The region faces moderate risks related to winter weather and seasonal flooding near Oneida Lake, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient for most residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Syracuse employment core and ongoing residential development, supported by infrastructure improvements along the I-81 corridor.
Property taxes are levied by the county, town, and school district, with rates reflecting New York's high-tax environment; exemptions are available for primary residences and seniors.
Residents typically face a 20-30 minute drive to downtown Syracuse via I-81, with limited public transit options available for daily commuting.
The area offers significant outdoor access, including proximity to Oneida Lake for boating and fishing, as well as local parks and trails for hiking and community sports.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and moderate rent growth, with a limited supply of multi-family units and a small but active investor presence.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to Syracuse, with major employment sectors including healthcare, education, and logistics/distribution hubs.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with I-81 serving as the primary artery connecting the area to the broader Syracuse metropolitan region.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth along the main highway corridors.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and town-specific levies, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for flood-prone areas near the lake may require additional policy considerations.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings.
New York requires a standard property condition disclosure statement from sellers, with a credit option if the disclosure is not provided.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.47.8 mi
- Funcity Adventure Park4.117.6 mi
- Central Rock Gym - Syracuse4.915.9 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.49.9 mi
- Abbott Farms3.912 mi
- New York State Fairgrounds4.515.2 mi
- JMA Wireless Dome4.417.3 mi
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que4.616.2 mi
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo4.517 mi
- Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview4.214.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.47.8 mi
- Oneida Shores County Park4.44.5 mi
- Long Branch Park4.612.9 mi
- Flamingo Bowl412 mi
- Abbott Farms3.912 mi
- Museum of Science & Technology4.616.6 mi
- Everson Museum of Art4.516.8 mi
- Erie Canal Museum4.716.3 mi
- Salt Museum4.313.3 mi
- Skä•noñh Great Law of Peace Center4.913.6 mi
- Oneida Shores County Park4.44.5 mi
- Long Branch Park4.612.9 mi
- Lysander Town Park4.712.4 mi
- Great Bear Recreational Trails4.710.4 mi
- Willow Bay Park4.612.7 mi
- Timber Banks4.410.3 mi
- Wegman's Good Dog Park4.412.3 mi
- Lake Shore Yacht & Country Club4.47.5 mi
- A&P Marina4.810.4 mi
- Brewerton Boat Yard, LLC4.63.3 mi
- Timber Banks4.410.3 mi
- Northern Pines Golf Club4.28.8 mi
- Hickory Hill Golf Course3.89.9 mi
- Radisson Greens Golf Course4.19.7 mi
- Lake Shore Yacht & Country Club4.47.5 mi
- Chuck Hafner's Farmers Market and Garden Center4.611.4 mi
- Kohl's4.38.7 mi
- Runnings4.48.3 mi
- Marshalls4.49.2 mi
- Burlington4.28.4 mi
- Syracuse Hancock International Airport4.212.3 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 destination for boating, fishing, and recreation.
Community park providing local green space and event facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.