The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13147 sells for about $201,894, or $107 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Cayuga County, New York (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 13147 — Scipio Center
The Skaneateles housing market is currently experiencing a significant correction in median sale prices compared to the previous year. High interest rates and a limited inventory of luxury properties have resulted in a slower sales pace and reduced transaction volume. Buyers remain selective, leading to a more balanced market environment than in previous years.
This ZIP is best suited for affluent families, retirees, and luxury buyers seeking a high-amenity, scenic lifestyle with proximity to the Finger Lakes region.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.1% · poverty 18.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 13147, Onondaga 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.
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 winter weather and potential localized flooding near Skaneateles Lake, with insurance premiums reflecting these environmental factors.
Economic momentum is driven by the tourism and luxury residential sectors surrounding Skaneateles Lake, with limited large-scale industrial development in the immediate ZIP.
Property taxes are levied by the town, county, and school district, with rates determined by local assessment rolls and annual budget requirements.
Commuting to the Syracuse employment core typically requires a drive of approximately 30 to 40 minutes via US-20 and NY-5.
The area is anchored by Skaneateles Lake, offering extensive waterfront recreation, boating, and fishing, alongside numerous local parks and a historic village shopping district.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for seasonal and luxury lakefront properties, with limited inventory and high price points.
The local economy is heavily influenced by tourism, hospitality, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the broader Syracuse metropolitan area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with limited public transit options connecting to the Syracuse urban core.
Development is strictly managed to preserve the historic character of the village and the environmental integrity of the lakefront.
The Onondaga County assessment regime utilizes annual market value adjustments to determine taxable values for residential parcels.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county taxes, and town-specific levies for municipal services.
Property insurance costs are influenced by proximity to the lake and regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available through major carriers.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
New York requires sellers to provide a property condition disclosure statement or pay a credit to the buyer at closing.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 13147.
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.
- Sprayground4.319.8 mi
- del Lago Resort & Casino4.218.7 mi
- Finger Lakes Cider House4.714 mi
- Ventosa Vineyards4.419.1 mi
- Navarino Orchard4.718.3 mi
- Weedsport Speedway4.718.7 mi
- Cayuga Lake State Park4.411.8 mi
- Thirsty Owl Wine Company4.410.8 mi
- Buttonwood Grove Winery4.810.8 mi
- Sheldrake Point Winery4.510.8 mi
- Harriet Tubman Home4.88.5 mi
- Sampson State Park4.617.3 mi
- Women's Rights National Historical Park4.614.4 mi
- Cayuga Nature Center4.318.6 mi
- Harriet Tubman Home4.88.5 mi
- Peter Whitmer Log Home (Whitmer Farm)4.916 mi
- Fillmore Glen State Park4.611.3 mi
- Cayuga Lake State Park4.411.8 mi
- Emerson Park4.58.3 mi
- Great Gully4.76.7 mi
- Long Point State Park4.78.5 mi
- Wolffy's Grill and Marina4.411 mi
- Seneca Lake Resorts4.517.8 mi
- Rivers Crossing Campground & Marina4.717.7 mi
- Lansing Harbor4.417.5 mi
- Hibiscus Harbor4.68.3 mi
- Seneca Falls Country Club4.611.6 mi
- Highland Park Golf Course & 1925 Grill4.510.9 mi
- Dutch Hollow Country Club4.57.9 mi
- Fingerlakes Mall3.510.1 mi
- Marshalls4.311.2 mi
- Tops Friendly Markets49.1 mi
- Kohl's4.39.7 mi
- Fox Toyota4.611.1 mi
- Ithaca Tompkins International Airport4.221.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major Finger Lake known for its clear water and recreational boating.
A prominent public park located on the shores of Skaneateles Lake.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($1,200,000) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Cayuga County's retained level and was not stored.