Introduction

Skaneateles, NY is a small village located in Onondaga county in the region of Central New York. In the 1990 census, Skaneateles had a population of 2724 (1223 housing units). The village has an area of 3.5 sq km (land), 0.7 sq km (water). The historic downtown district is comprised of many shops and galleries in restored buildings dating back to 1796, and is positioned on the north end of Skaneateles Lake, thus making the village a popular destination for tourists.