The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13156 sells for about $995,000, or $345 per square foot.
Prices are down 16.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $582 a month.
ZIP 13156 — Sterling
The housing market in 13156 remains a high-demand, premium enclave characterized by low inventory and high price points. While year-over-year prices have seen a correction from recent peaks, the area maintains strong buyer interest due to its exceptional school quality and lakefront lifestyle. Market conditions are currently stable, with a focus on long-term value retention rather than rapid speculative growth.
This area is best suited for affluent families, retirees, and second-home buyers seeking a high quality of life, scenic lakefront amenities, and a quiet, upscale community environment.
Median prices moved down 16.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% 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 3.1% · poverty 10.0% — 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 9.2%/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 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 13156, 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 experiences very low crime rates, significantly below both the state and national averages, contributing to a high sense of community safety.
Schools serving this area are highly regarded, consistently ranking among the top-performing districts in the region for academic achievement and extracurricular opportunities.
The area faces moderate risks related to winter weather and lake-effect snow, while flood risks are primarily localized to properties directly adjacent to Skaneateles Lake.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism, high-end residential development, and proximity to the Syracuse regional employment hub, with limited large-scale industrial expansion.
Property taxes are levied by the town, county, and school district, with rates reflecting the high valuation of lakefront properties and local municipal service requirements.
Commuters typically drive 30-40 minutes to reach the Syracuse employment core, as there is limited public transit infrastructure connecting the area to the city.
The area is anchored by Skaneateles Lake, offering extensive boating, fishing, and waterfront parks, alongside a historic downtown district with boutique shopping and dining.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand for seasonal and long-term luxury rentals, with limited inventory driving consistent rent growth.
The local economy is supported by tourism, professional services, and a strong base of small businesses, with many residents commuting to Syracuse for larger corporate employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with major access provided by US Route 20 and NY Route 41; public transit options are minimal.
Development is strictly managed by local zoning to preserve the historic character of the village and the environmental integrity of the lake watershed.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic assessments, with property values often reflecting high market demand for lakefront and historic properties.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, town taxes, and specific water/sewer district assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the area's exposure to severe winter weather and the high replacement costs of luxury residential inventory.
The state continues to see net domestic out-migration, though specific high-amenity areas like this ZIP maintain stable population levels.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for all foreclosure proceedings, which typically results in longer timelines for lenders.
New York requires a comprehensive property condition disclosure statement from sellers, or a credit to the buyer at closing in lieu of the disclosure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 13156.
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.
- Sterling Renaissance Festival4.41.4 mi
- Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort4.310.8 mi
- Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park4.718.8 mi
- Thunder Island Event Center4.113.9 mi
- Sterling Renaissance Festival4.41.4 mi
- Colloca Estate Winery4.63.5 mi
- Oswego Speedway4.611.7 mi
- Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park4.718.8 mi
- Fulton Speedway4.614.2 mi
- Fair Haven Beach State Park4.72.3 mi
- Colloca Estate Winery4.63.5 mi
- Fort Ontario State Historic Site4.711.3 mi
- Breitbeck Park4.710.6 mi
- Sterling Nature Center4.82.6 mi
- Fort Ontario State Historic Site4.711.3 mi
- Children's Museum of Oswego (CMOO)4.810.7 mi
- Sodus Point Lighthouse Museum4.717.4 mi
- Cracker Box Palace at Alasa Farms4.917.7 mi
- H. Lee White Maritime Museum4.711 mi
- Fair Haven Beach State Park4.72.3 mi
- Breitbeck Park4.710.6 mi
- Sterling Nature Center4.82.6 mi
- Battle Island State Park Golf Course4.410.7 mi
- Lakeside Park4.511.7 mi
- Skipper's Landing Restaurant4.515.5 mi
- Turtle Cove Restaurant, Cabin Rentals & Boat Slips.4.33.6 mi
- Bay Bridge Sport Shop4.616.2 mi
- Wright's Landing Marina4.710.8 mi
- Shady Shores Campground4.43.2 mi
- Battle Island State Park Golf Course4.410.7 mi
- Stone Creek Golf Club Oswego NY4.65 mi
- Ontario Orchards4.76.1 mi
- Price Chopper4.211.5 mi
- Tops Friendly Markets44.2 mi
- Price Chopper4.211.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.311.9 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 recreational anchor for boating, swimming, and scenic views.
A central waterfront park hosting community events and public lake access.
A well-preserved district featuring high-end boutiques and restaurants.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.