$218,883Average Value$141Average Price per Sq Ft3Homes For Sale
Generational residents
There are only a few homes on the market in Solvay because people live here for generations. “You have grandparents that went to the same school as their grandchildren. It’s a very family-oriented place,” says Coldwell Banker Prime Real Estate Agent Terrance Bradley. Bradley is a local and raised his own children here. Considered a village, Solvay is walkable, and friendly faces are everywhere — especially at the local high school football games. Residents are only 3 miles from downtown Syracuse, surrounded by highways and on the eastern edge of Onondaga Lake where they can go boating and fishing.
Solvay is a family-friendly community with a beautiful wooded landscape.
Onondaga Lake is a very popular fishing location for black bass and carp anglers.
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Semi industrial
Industrial facilities also settle in Solvay and are sources of local employment. WestRock Paperboard Mill, on Industrial Drive, and Berry Global, a plastics plant on Milton Avenue, can be seen clearly from some neighborhood homes.
Gabled, Craftsman Cottages are a treat in Solvay.
1930s homes
Many Solvay homes trace back to the 1930’s and while architecture varies — from ranch-styles to farmhouse-styles and the occasional Tudor revival — split-level minimal traditionals, American Foursquares and cozy bungalows are prominent. About half of Solvay’s properties are built close together in a grid-system; the other half settle in winding subdivisions where homes are comfortably spaced, and yards are larger. If a homebuyer wants a rehab project, their entry point may be around $70,000, but most homes range from $200,000 to $300,000 in Solvay. Roads and sidewalks have a worn-in feeling, with wavy patchwork and peeping weeds.
Solvay Elementary School hosts a Halloween Parade and Fall Book Fair.
Home grown schools
The Solvay Union Free School District serves Solvay students. They take their first steps at Solvay Elementary School before moving on to Solvay Middle School and Solvay High School. The elementary and middle schools both earn a C rating from Niche while the high school scores a B plus. The high school has a dual credit program called “Success Academy” where they can earn anywhere from 24 to 60 credits toward college. Sixty credits awards students a Math/Science associate degree from Onondaga Community College.
Local bites and retail shops
Eva's European Sweets on Milton Avenue serves Polish classics, including 10 different types of Pierogis, and homemade desserts. Just a short walk away is Singers Karaoke Club — a popular place for pool, darts, singing and small bites. Bosco's Village Pub on Cogswell Avenue is where everyone heads for lunch, according to Bradley. For retail, Fairmount Fair, 2 miles away on Genesee Street, is a popular shopping strip with box chains like Marshall’s, Ulta, Target and Wegmans for groceries. Downtown Syracuse also has tons of restaurants and retail to choose from all within walking distance.
Patrons know the chicken at Sam's Chicken Land in Solvay is the best fried chicken in the area.
A woman orders some fish at Fish Cove in Solvay, NY.
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Solvay High School is Home of The Bearcats Football Team.
Plenty of team spirit
Since Solvay families have lived there for generations and gone to the same schools, it’s no surprise they’d rally during football season. According to Bradley, the biggest local event is gathering at the high school during game season, which lasts from the beginning of September to the end of October. “We also have a lot of bass tournaments at the lake. They happen every weekend all summer long,” Bradley says.
Getting around by car, bus or foot
Many neighbors can get places on foot — like local parks and schools. That said, the neighborhood isn’t 100 percent walkable, and a car is still important for everyday amenities. “Centro Bus Route runs through Solvay, taking you to the city, out to the county or anywhere you want to go,” Bradley says. The nearest airport, Syracuse Hancock International, is 8 miles away along Interstate 81. Solvay is also surrounded by Route 5 and 695, and Interstate 690.
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Parks in this Area
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Tipperary Hill Heritage Memorial
Wilson Memorial Park
Lewis Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Burnet Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
James Pass Arboretum
Dog Park
Trails
Nature Center
Transit
Airport
Syracuse Hancock International
18 min drive
Bus
3rd St & Gertrude Ave
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W Genesee St & Draper Ave
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3rd St & Case St
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3rd St & Woods Rd
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Woods Rd & Summit Ave
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W Genesee St & Bronson Rd
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Fay Rd & Robertson Ter
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.57 Reviews
3.0Current Resident
1/14/2022Niche Review
Being a small area, there is a good sense of community. Lots of opportunities to be involved. Close to the city of Syracuse as well as the New York State Fair. There are plenty of family-owned restaurants along the main road which are nice to visit. However, there are large factories in the neighborhood which impede the aesthetics and may impact air quality.
4.0Niche User
4/9/2016Niche Review
The heating an electric bills are very low and that makes everyone here very happy. The people are very friendly and there are always new people moving in. There are parks walking distance from most houses. I would choose to live here again, and compared to other places I have lived it is the best. Its a city but you will always find someone you know here.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Solvay
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Solvay, NY sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Solvay, NY over the last 12 months is $196,039, down 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,421
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$57,134
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,890
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.9%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
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®
6/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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