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Skaneateles Town, NY

Skaneateles is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the population was 7,112. The name is from the Iroquois term for the adjacent Skaneateles Lake, which means "long lake." The town is on the western border of the county and includes a village, also named Skaneateles. Both the town and village are southwest of Syracuse.

The area was part of the former Central New York Military Tract. On February 26, 1830, the town of Skaneateles was formed from the town of Marcellus, and the town later annexed areas of the Town of Spafford in 1840. Early turnpikes facilitated development. The town was noted for participation in reform movements before the Civil War.

In 1843, the Skaneateles Community acquired and successfully operated a large farm and developed small industries. It ultimately failed because of internal difficulties, as well as external concern about its unorthodox social practices. Locals sometimes referred to it as "No God," because of the atheistic views of members. The Skaneateles Community published a newspaper, the "Comunitist" [sic] between 1844 and 1846 when the community dissolved. Buildings are extant, known as "Community Place," now serving as a bed-and-breakfast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 48.8 square miles (126.3 km2), of which 42.7 square miles (87.49%) is land and 6.1 square miles (12.51%) is water.

As of the 2020 United States Census, there are 7,112 people and 1,998 families residing in the town. The population density is 166.91 people per square mile (66.45/km2). There are 3,233 housing units at an average density of 75.8 per square mile (29.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town is 93.56% White, 0.15% Black or African-American, 0.25% Native American and Alaska Native, 0.96% Asian, 0.62% from other races, and 4.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race also make up 2.31% of the population.

It was estimated in 2021 that there are 3,047 households in Skaneateles, with which 20.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% are married couples living together, 30.8% are non-families, and 25.9% are made up of individuals. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.87. In 2021, it was also estimated that 21.1% of people in Skaneateles are under the age of 18, 3.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 29.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 51.1 years old.

Skaneateles focuses on health and wellness. The Auburn Community Hospital is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Skaneateles’ Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Skaneateles Community Center NY and SkanStrength Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Skaneateles, such as the Charlie Major Nature Trail and the Skaneateles Conservation Area. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Skaneateles. NY are Skaneateles Lake, Clift Park, and Skaneateles Historical Society.

Population: 2,530 (2024). Zip code: 13152. Area code: 315. Elevation: 863.27 ft (263.12 m). Area: 48.83 sq mi (126.46 km2).

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How safe is Skaneateles Town, NY?

Skaneateles is safer than the majority of cities, towns, and villages in America (82%) and also has a lower crime rate than 87% of the communities in New York, according to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime data. How risky is that? Your chance of becoming a victim in Skaneateles is one in 281 based on the total crime rate (violent and property crimes, combined). In America overall, your chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 43.

Is Skaneateles, NY a town or village?

At first, a part of the township of Marcellus, the town of Skaneateles was separated and established independently on February 26, 1830, and the Village, at the head of the lake, was incorporated on April 19, 1833. Many of the Village's architectural treasures date from the 1830's. (A downtown Historic District was established in 1985.) Early agriculture was centered on dairy and grain.

Is Skaneateles Town, NY worth visiting?

Nestled on the shores of Skaneateles Lake (one of the cleanest lakes in the country) and considered the Jewel of the Finger Lakes region, the village of Skaneateles, Iroquois for "long lake," is the place to experience the beauty, luxury, and hospitality of the Finger Lakes. Taking the number one spot on The Oprah Magazine's Charming American Towns You Haven't Heard of But Should Visit ASAP list, you'll find quaint but affluent shops, stunning restaurants, charming bed, and breakfasts, pristine colonial residences, and the occasional celebrity sighting. Escape for the weekend or stay for the season and experience the historic downtown district for unique foods, distinctive fashions, original art, home accessories, or special antiques. Home to a thriving residential and business community, and host to thousands of visitors and vacationers every year, each Central New York season is unique and pronounced in Skaneateles.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Skaneateles

Auburn Community Hospital 

Skaneateles’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Skaneateles Community Center NY 

SkanStrength Gym

Charlie Major Nature Trail

Skaneateles Conservation Area

Skaneateles Lake

Clift Park

Skaneateles Historical Society

Neighborhood Scout

History

Visit Syracuse

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