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Spafford Home & Community Information

A largely rural community seated on about 39 square miles of land, Spaffords’ residential development has picked up in recent years while still respecting the beauty of its natural landscape. Its 631 households have a median income of more than $53,000, while median income for its 485 families is over $61,000.

Despite recent development, the housing market remains relatively small, with about 1,100 total units. It is not unusual for there to be 10-30 homes for sale at any given time. This leads to a higher, yet variable, median home listing price. As in most communities, waterfront property is enthusiastically sought after and sells for a premium. Browse the newest real estate listings in Spafford, NY.

Schools & Education

The Skaneateles Central School District serves public school students around Spafford and is one of the top-ranked districts in the area. It receives glowing reviews from both parents and students, with some of the comments focused on its superior academics, college preparation, and highly engaging educators.

The district enrolls 1,337 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Despite its size, it maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11:1, giving it ample resources for individualized instruction. For students at Skaneateles Senior High School, Advanced Placement courses are available for college credit. There are four campuses total, including two elementary schools.

Skaneateles CSD stands out for exceptional standardized test scores, with 75% of students demonstrating full proficiency in reading and 79% in math. In past years, dozens of graduating students have gone on to study at prestigious Cornell University. Syracuse University and the University of Rochester are also popular choices. Find homes in Spafford by school district.

Local Economy & Job Opportunities

With Syracuse some 40 minutes away and Skaneateles about 20 minutes away, Spafford residents have plenty of choices when it comes to moving their careers forward. Onondaga County as a whole is a local healthcare hub, with three major facilities employing more than 15,000 people.

Tech and engineering have a strong presence in Skaneateles and, therefore, make their presence well known in Spafford. Educated and motivated workers can find themselves with opportunities at top international brands such as Lockheed Martin or infrastructure titan National Grid.

Less-known companies like enterprise digital marketing firm Terakeet, electronic security monitoring firm Rapid Response Monitoring, and Patni Computer Systems add even more momentum to a growing technology sector.

Things to Do in Spafford

Within just a few minutes of Spafford, you’ll find plenty of fun and relaxing ways to spend an afternoon or a weekend. The shores of Skaneateles Lake beckon for swimming, fishing, and boating. Skaneateles Lake boasts the cleanest water among the Finger Lakes and is used as a local water source without even needing to filter it. It has 8,800 acres of water and abundant bass, bullhead, panfish, and pickerel. Smaller Otisco Lake is also close by.

Some of the top attractions in the local area include the Baltimore Woods Nature Center, John D. Barrow Art Gallery, Skaneateles Historical Society, Otisco State Park, and Bear Swamp National Forest. It’s no surprise so many people choose Spafford when they want to commune with nature or have outdoor adventures!

Spafford, NY Real Estate Services

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