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Skaneateles, NY
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Living in Skaneateles



Skaneateles is a very small village located in the state of New York. With a population of 2,533 people and three associated neighborhoods, Skaneateles is the 525th largest community in New York. Much of the housing stock in Skaneateles was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic villages in the country.

Housing costs in Skaneateles are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in New York.

Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 16.95% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

In addition, Skaneateles is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

Skaneateles is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Skaneateles’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Skaneateles, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Skaneateles is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 75.19% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%.

The per capita income in Skaneateles in 2018 was $89,203, which is wealthy relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $356,812 for a family of four.

The people who call Skaneateles home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Skaneateles residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Skaneateles include Irish, English, German, Italian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Skaneateles is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.