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Rodger Corner

Rodger Corner

Suburban Neighborhood in Clay, New York

Onondaga County 13039, 13041, 13212

$290,428 Average Value
$223 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

A suburban corner of central New York

Wedged within the Finger Lakes region of central New York, Rodger Corner provides a quiet suburban lifestyle within reach of the Syracuse area’s comforts. Close to the town of Clay and directly adjacent to Cicero, this suburb offers easy access to the Salt City, major retail options and attractions like Oneida Lake. Residents and potential buyers can expect property values and list prices to increase near Rodger Corner and Clay in the coming years. Major development plans in the area from large employers like Micron are expected to bring thousands of jobs to the area. “Everybody’s eyes are going to be on that market to see what happens,” says Audrey Grant, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Liverpool who has lived in Central New York for more than 25 years.

Convenient shopping in Cicero and North Syracuse

Rodger Corner residents benefit from a prime location between convenient shopping centers in Cicero and North Syracuse for everyday necessities. Widewaters Commons along Interstate 81 is situated directly east of the neighborhood and has options like Wegmans and Marshalls, while Aldi in Cicero and Price Chopper provide additional grocery needs. Destiny USA is the largest mall in the Syracuse area and sits just 10 miles south of Rodger Corner. Stores include familiar big-box retailers and department stores such as Macy’s, T.J. Maxx and H&M. A handful of casual national and regional chain eateries are peppered along Route 11 and I-81 for a quick bite to eat. Locals frequent CopperTop Tavern and Tully’s Good Times, two regional chain restaurants and pubs with laidback atmospheres and extensive menus of American favorites. Closer to home, Ink Corner Café is a small yet cozy coffeehouse that serves health conscious to-go meals and specialty coffee drinks.

Price Chopper is the most popular grocery store available to Rodger Corner residents.
Price Chopper is the most popular grocery store available to Rodger Corner residents.
Come enjoy the outdoor patio and koi pond at Ink Corner Cafe in Rodger Corner.
Come enjoy the outdoor patio and koi pond at Ink Corner Cafe in Rodger Corner.
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Traditional home styles in quiet subdivisions

The multiple subdivisions within Rodger Corner consist of a variety of traditional housing styles, situated on curved streets that offer privacy from the surrounding retail and shopping centers. Built between 1975 and 1985, split-level homes and colonial-inspired two-story homes are most common here. Sizes vary just as much as styles, and lot sizes can reach up to 10 acres. Some residences have one- to three-car garages, reflecting the car-dependency of the neighborhood. Rodger Corner has a higher average home value than the Syracuse metro area, with prices typically ranging from $110,000 for a townhouse to $585,000 for a more recently constructed New Traditional style. The private, suburban setting of Rodger Corner helps create a safe feel and low crime. The neighborhood boasts a 1 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, which is lower than the national average of 4.

The subdivisions within Rodger Corner consist of a variety of traditional housing styles.
The subdivisions within Rodger Corner consist of a variety of traditional housing styles.
Rodger Corner residents take pride in the unique ways they decorate and maintain their lawns.
Rodger Corner residents take pride in the unique ways they decorate and maintain their lawns.
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Recreation at neighborhood parks and Oneida Lake

Meltzer Park in the neighborhood’s northwest corner is a recreational haven, with plenty of sporting amenities such as basketball and tennis courts, baseball diamonds and soccer fields. After a snowfall in the winter, children flock to the park’s hillside for sledding. A six-mile drive brings Rodger Corner residents to Clay Central Park’s 4 football fields and its 36-hole disc golf course. Lakeside activities attract residents 6 miles northeast to Oneida Shores County Park, where parkgoers can launch their boats into Oneida Lake’s green-blue waters. Anglers set up along the waterfront to catch bass, while others pack their swim trunks for a day at the sandy beach. The park also features a kids’ playground and campgrounds.

Come enjoy a day on the playground with your children at Meltzer Park in Rodger Corner.
Come enjoy a day on the playground with your children at Meltzer Park in Rodger Corner.
Oneida Shores Park near Rodger Corner is the perfect place to sit and have a picnic.
Oneida Shores Park near Rodger Corner is the perfect place to sit and have a picnic.
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A mix of nearby events and attractions in Clay and Syracuse

Local events and a handful of nearby attractions allow Rodger Corner residents to stay busy and entertained. Every Wednesday in the summer, Three Rivers Point Park hosts the 3 Rivers Cruz-In. Guests drive their unique cars onto the grass for display, enjoy live music performances, order from the many food trucks and enter raffles for prizes. In Downtown Syracuse, people may discover the world-renowned ceramic collection at the Everson Museum of Art or catch a Syracuse Mets game by the city’s lakefront at NBT Bank Stadium. In the winter months, cross-country skiers can travel 8 miles north to Brewerton to enjoy a day on the slopes at Black Creek Park, which also provides easy boat access to the Erie Canal through Canal Lock 23.

Every year, residents of Rodger Corner head to the NY State Fair to go on the fun rides.
Every year, residents of Rodger Corner head to the NY State Fair to go on the fun rides.
Rodger Corner is just North of Destiny USA, the largest mall in New York.
Rodger Corner is just North of Destiny USA, the largest mall in New York.
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Highly rated academics within the North Syracuse Central School District

North Syracuse Central High School District serves students in Rodger Corner. Kids may start at Allen Road Elementary School, which earns a B Niche score. Fifth through seventh graders may attend Roxboro Road Middle School before advancing to North Syracuse Junior High School for eighth and ninth grade. Both schools maintain B-minus ratings. Cicero-North Syracuse High School receives a B and offers various high-performing extracurricular and athletic programs, including the award-winning Northstars Marching Band.

Children of Rodger Corner residents will start at Allen Road Elementary.
Children of Rodger Corner residents will start at Allen Road Elementary.
Roxboro Road Middle School is  minutes away from Rodger Corner and has a B- grade from Niche.
Roxboro Road Middle School is minutes away from Rodger Corner and has a B- grade from Niche.
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Well-connected to Syracuse and beyond

“Everything in the area is connected to Syracuse,” Grant says. A 12-mile drive on Interstate 81 South connects the suburban comforts of Rodger Corner with the bustle of Syracuse’s city center. St. Joseph’s Hospital Center is 6 miles south of the neighborhood in Salina. Syracuse International Airport is 7 miles south for domestic and international flights. The closest Centro bus stops to the area are about 2 miles away in Cicero on Brewerton Road.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Syracuse Hancock International

16 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Rodger Corner US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$282,000
Median Single Family Price
$291,050
Median Townhouse Price
$156,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$175,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
180
Months of Supply
0.30
Median List Price
$269,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
-6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,880
Median Year Built
1980
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,592
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,130
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
7,704
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$109,252
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,587

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
95.3%
College Graduates
42.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.8%
% Population in Labor Force
75.6%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
82''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

5 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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