The Town FilesSylvan Beach, New York
Village in Oneida County · population 890 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,100
- Household income
- $57,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 149 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 55.4
Sylvan Beach is a village of 890 people in Oneida County, New York. The median home is worth $180,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks quieter than 94% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of New York towns, easier by car than 80% of New York towns.
How Sylvan Beach ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sylvan Beach is worth $180,100, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $57,000, which is more affordable than 40% of New York towns. Median rent is $1,008 a month. 69.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sylvan Beach | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,100 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $1,008 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 34.6% | — |
Who lives in Sylvan Beach
| People | Sylvan Beach | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.4 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Sylvan Beach
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 11.0°F. About 49.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 148.7 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 162 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sylvan Beach since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 23, 1990 about 8.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 16, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 22, 2013.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 102,542 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,102 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Sylvan Beach itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Towns near Sylvan Beach
- Vienna, NY3.1 mi · 5,260 people · home $125,000
- Verona, NY5.8 mi · 5,974 people · home $196,700
- Durhamville, NY6.5 mi · 527 people · home $211,400
- Lenox, NY6.8 mi · 8,768 people · home $161,600
- Cleveland, NY8.5 mi · 732 people · home $123,600
- Canastota, NY8.6 mi · 4,556 people · home $144,800
- Wampsville, NY8.9 mi · 573 people · home $172,400
- Verona, NY9.0 mi · 828 people · home $182,400
Sylvan Beach questions
Is Sylvan Beach, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sylvan Beach scores better for retirees than 22% of New York towns and quieter than 94%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.4).
How much does a house cost in Sylvan Beach?
The median owner-occupied home in Sylvan Beach is valued at $180,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,000, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,008 a month.
What is the weather like in Sylvan Beach?
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 11.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.9 inches of precipitation a year and 148.7 inches of snow.
Does Sylvan Beach get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sylvan Beach since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 23, 1990. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)