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Blending a rural feel with suburban conveniences
Rolling hills and woodlands surround the suburban enclave of Onondaga Hill, a hamlet situated in the town of Onondaga just outside of Syracuse. The community’s history dates to the early 19th century when it housed Onondaga County’s first courthouse, transforming rural farmland into a primarily residential community. The neighborhood is named after the land's original occupants, the Onondaga Nation, which translates to People of the Hills. Syracuse native Susan Li says that today, Onondaga Hill is known as an affluent community that blends its rural landscape with modern conveniences. “Onondaga Hill has a distinct suburban feel to it, but there’s also a part of it that feels very country,” says Li, a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties. Locals here embrace a nature-centric lifestyle while benefitting from proximity to Upstate Community Hospital and Onondaga Community College – all just 5 miles south of Downtown Syracuse. Realtor Lori Harrington of Howard Hannah Real Estate Services says access to the hospital is a draw for most residents. “It’s an area that people will flock to if they are doctors or lawyers,” she says. “The short drive to the hospital is what they are looking for, and that’s why many of them move to Onondaga Hill. But you can still be in the country in 12 minutes. It’s just so, so convenient.”
Leafy lots, a variety of home styles and clear streets in the winter
Verdant pine, maple and ash forests provide a natural backdrop to the winding roads and cul-de-sacs of Onondaga Hill. Home styles and sizes span from charming Cape Cods to stately Neo-classical traditional styles. Split-level and ranch-style houses occupy spacious lots with attached garages and driveways. In newer subdivisions, Colonial Revival and custom-built New Traditional homes are spaced well apart, boasting roomy, well-manicured lawns. Generally, prices can range anywhere from $150,000 to just shy of $1 million. Ranch-style, raised ranch-style and Cape Cod homes on the smaller side typically list on the lower end, while Colonial Revivals and New Traditional examples start around $470,000 and go up from there.
Residential streets and thoroughfares are also well-kept, especially in the winter. As a city with some of the nation’s heaviest snowfall, Syracuse plows its streets regularly. “The town and city are top notch when it comes to plowing,” Harrington says. “You look out the window and there’s six inches, and an hour later and it’s gone because they’ve already plowed. You never have to worry about getting to work or getting the kids to school.” She adds that while homebuyers should be prepared to pay higher taxes, they will see the benefits. “The first thing I have to talk about when I'm selling to people who aren't from here is the taxes are high,” she says. “But I also tell them our taxes go through a lot of our town and county for that reason.”
In Onondaga Hill, custom-built homes are spaced well apart, boasting spacious yards.
In Onondaga Hill, homebuyers can expect to pay between $250,000 and $550,000 for a colonial.
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Open green spaces and recreation at Santaro Park
Onondaga Hill’s parks and green spaces allow residents to take part in a variety of recreational activities. “We have four main parks,” says Cherry Lawson, Director of Onondaga Parks and Recreation. “And each one is different and unique in its own way. I think people tend to go to the one where they're looking for a certain thing.” Santaro Memorial Park is the town’s largest at 22 acres, featuring pickleball courts, tennis courts, kids playgrounds and a pavilion available for rent. “There’s also Santaro Town, which is an enclosed area that has a little track,” Lawson says. “Kids can go in there with their little trikes, bikes and rollerblades, and parents like it because they can sit in there and just let the kids do their thing.” The Town of Onondaga’s Parks and Recreation also provides ample opportunity for organized recreation. “We offer recreational programs at our parks, and we have our Senior Center here in the building,” Lawson says. “It’s one of the largest and most used facilities in Onondaga County and it’s been a longest in existence, since 1972.” Programs for all ages run year-round, though Lawson says basketball and other indoor programs are gaining traction.
Conservation Place houses the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, and within a 10-mile radius, there's Clark Reservation State Park and Jamesville Beach Park, which offer additional outdoor and water activities opportunities. Bellevue Country Club on Glenwood Avenue invites golfers to experience its championship 18 holes, exclusive social events and Olympic-sized swimming pool.
Pickleball is a popular sport the whole family can play at Santaro Park in Onondaga Hill.
Any day is a good day for a brisk jog at Onondaga Lake Park, not far from Onondaga Hill.
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Apple picking in the fall, community events year-round
Li says the enclave and larger surrounding community have events for every month in the year, especially the fall. “The changing of the seasons is spectacular, but the best pastime for fall is apple picking in Lafayette,” she says. Every autumn, branches become heavy laden with a variety of apples in the orchards clustered in the town of Lafayette. The Lafayette Apple Festival takes place every October, attracting crowds of people for a weekend of apple-themed celebrations, including local artist and craft vendors, food and entertainment. “I loved it when I was a kid and still love it now,” Li says. “You bring the kids, and they love the buggy rides, tractor rides, and then they go pick their own apples. It’s a big thing here and everyone just loves it.”
Closer to home, Santano Park hosts a summer concert series and a handful of other local community events. Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena and Events Center comes alive with sports events and campus activities. Residents are also 10 miles from the New York State Fairgrounds, which hosts the New York State Fair, and the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview along Onondaga Lake, a 17,500-seat open-air concert venue.
Strong academics at Westhill Central School District
School children may be part of Westhill Central School District, ranked as the #4 district in the area. Students in Onondaga Hill may start their academic journey at Walberta Park Primary School, which serves kindergarten and first grade and earns an A-minus from Niche. Second through fourth graders can attend B-plus-rated Cherry Road Elementary School before advancing to Onondaga Hill Middle School, which earns an A-minus. Westhill High School also receives an A-minus score and offers specialized programs like a Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship and the Stamford Agriscience Program, as well as a college preparatory curriculum. The high school boasts over 30 sports teams, including ice hockey and lacrosse, which Harrington says are especially significant to the community. “Hockey and lacrosse are huge sports here,” she says, adding that residents support the local high school teams. “All my friends and their kids play hockey and lacrosse.” The neighborhood is also home to Onondaga Community College, and about 4 miles north is Syracuse University, a private research institution established in 1870.
Cherry Road Elementary near Onondaga Hill is in an urban area but secluded by beautiful trees.
Onondaga Community College on Onondaga Hill is known for the bridge that students cross.
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Small-town locales and proximity to big-box retailers
A few locally owned shops and eateries are scattered across the enclave, including Chelsea’s Restaurant, a favorite serving a variety of handhelds and classic American entrees, and Marcellus Nursery, a garden center that blooms with vibrant perennials and cheerful garden ornaments. Other local eateries like Gemelli's Pizzeria and Pita Pita along West Seneca Turnpike offer quick bites after sports or lake activities. Fairmount Fair Mall is 4 miles away and home to big-box stores like Target and Marshalls. Wegmans in nearby Onondaga Plaza sits alongside Goodwill and Blink Fitness and is a convenient spot to pick up everyday essentials. Destiny USA, along Onondaga Lake, is a sprawling mall featuring outlet brands and WonderWorks Destiny, an interactive amusement park.
The Gift Box near Onondaga Hill is a locally-owned gift store selling locally-made items.
Gemelli's Pizza is one of many pizza shops around the Onondaga Hill area.
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Public transportation can be found throughout Onondaga Hill for commuting convenience.
Access to highways and Downtown Syracuse
Situated just 4 miles from downtown Syracuse and 10 miles from Syracuse Hancock International Airport, the neighborhood is close to several major highways, including New York 80, US Route 11, Interstate 81 and New York 481. The Centro bus system provides public transit with stops near the Onondaga Community College.
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Parks in this Area
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Upper Onondaga Park
Gazebo at Onondaga Park
Elmwood Park
Onondaga Lake Park
Bike Trails
Boating
Fishing
McKinley Park
Webster Pond
Santaro Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Rand Tract Park
Transit
Airport
Syracuse Hancock International
21 min drive
Bus
Drive To Van Duyn & Heather French Henry Ave
Bus
Onondaga Rd & Iroquois Ave
Bus
W Seneca Tpke & Broad Rd
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Upstate Hospital & Community General
Bus
Winkworth Pky & Bellevue Ave
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Onondaga Rd & Occ John Mulroy Hall
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Winkworth Pkwy & Juneway Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Onondaga Hill
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Onondaga Hill, Syracuse sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Onondaga Hill, Syracuse over the last 12 months is $400,437, up 22% 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
7,428
Median Age
42
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,081
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,875
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
52.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68%
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®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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