The story of this market
The typical home in Cicero, New York sells for about $319,848, or $199 per square foot.
Prices are up +13.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,300 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.5%
NY · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Cicero, New York
The Cicero housing market is currently highly competitive, characterized by a significant year-over-year price increase of 13.1% and a very low inventory of 88 active listings. High demand and a short median time on market of 14 days are driving prices upward, with homes frequently selling above the list price. The market remains robust, supported by regional economic growth and the town's appeal as a residential destination.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Cicero yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 2 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 2.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
6% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 103.03% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.5% · poverty 10.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A massive lake providing extensive boating, fishing, and recreational access that serves as a major lifestyle anchor for the community.
A key facility supporting the local boating community and lake-based recreation.
Cicero is well-suited for family buyers and commuters who value suburban space and proximity to Oneida Lake. The area attracts those seeking a balance between residential quiet and access to the Syracuse employment core, though the competitive market requires buyers to be prepared for quick decision-making.
Public schools in the area generally receive moderate ratings, with most campuses scoring around 4 to 5 out of 10 on standardized metrics.
The area is served by major highway corridors facilitating commutes into Syracuse, with a mean travel time to work of approximately 20 minutes.
The town features significant access to Oneida Lake, providing extensive opportunities for boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation that serve as a primary amenity for residents.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited supply, with median rents reaching approximately $2,300 per month, reflecting the town's desirability as a suburban residential hub.
The economy is largely driven by the broader Syracuse regional labor market, with local activity supported by retail, services, and proximity to major industrial projects like the Micron campus.
Economic momentum is bolstered by proximity to the Syracuse metro area and regional industrial developments, though specific major corporate headquarters within the town limits are not currently cited.
Development is focused on residential expansion and supporting infrastructure for regional industrial growth.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal, county, and school district taxation, with no unique MUD/PID structures reported.
The area experiences a humid continental climate with significant annual snowfall averaging 118 inches and rainfall around 48 inches, necessitating robust property maintenance for winter weather.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the region's heavy snowfall and winter weather risks, which are standard for the Central New York climate.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (New York) — Income-Based Assessment for Affordable Rental Housing: The assessed valuation must be determined using the income approach based on actual net operating income, excluding subsidies, tax credits, or grants used for development costs. State (New York) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Real property is assessed by local jurisdictions based on a uniform percentage of value. The tax liability is calculated as (Assessed Value * Tax Rate) - Exemptions.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.