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.

A relatively large number of people in Skaneateles telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 16.95% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. 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", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.

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.

If knowledge is power, Skaneateles is a pretty powerful place. 75.19% of the adults in Skaneateles have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

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.