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Skaneateles

New York · 2,503 residents (2025 est.) · 1.423 sq mi
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Skaneateles is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $647,100. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,543
−3%since 2000
from 2,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,787 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.9
+33%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,503 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Skaneateles
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,625
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,872
+239%since 2000
from $29,170 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+4%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$647,100
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $163,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+80%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,589)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,424)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(53)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other2.1%(54)
Diversity Score11.3%(288)
Diversity Score
11
+597%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 83.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skaneateles, New York?

Skaneateles, New York has about 2,543 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skaneateles, New York?

The typical household in Skaneateles, New York earns about $125,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skaneateles, New York expensive?

In Skaneateles, New York, the median home is worth about $647,100, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Skaneateles, New York?

About 75.0% of adults age 25 and over in Skaneateles, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skaneateles, New York?

About 4.9% of people in Skaneateles, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skaneateles, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Skaneateles, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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