Why Live in Liverpool
Liverpool, located along the banks of Onondaga Lake, is a village with a rich history in salt production, now replaced by jobs in education and health sectors. This Syracuse suburb, known for its heavy snowfall averaging 130 inches annually, offers a variety of local attractions, including restaurants, shops, and outdoor activities. The neighborhood features a mix of classic northeastern architecture such as Colonial Revivals, Split-Levels, Cape Cods, bungalows, and ranch-style homes, with lot sizes averaging just under a quarter acre. Liverpool is safer than the national average, with a crime score slightly lower than the national average. The Liverpool Central School District serves the area, with Liverpool Middle School receiving high ratings. Onondaga Lake Park, often called the Central Park of Central New York, is a community highlight with a marina, boat launch, and over 8 miles of greenway trails. Wegmans Landing offers pickleball courts, a playground, and a skatepark, while the Butterfly Garden of Hope and Wegmans Good Dog Park provide additional outdoor spaces. Local amenities include Freedom of Expresso, Rosie’s Trackside Diner, and Golden Bee Bookshop, with larger stores like Wegmans and Target nearby. Community events such as the Lights on the Lake holiday display and the Summer Concert Series in Johnson Park bring residents together throughout the year. Liverpool is well-connected with nearby highways and public transit options, and downtown Syracuse is just 6 miles away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Liverpool a good place to live?
Liverpool is a good place to live, receiving 4.3 stars from its residents. Liverpool is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable. Liverpool has 8 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.5 people per acre and a median age of 45. The average household income is $104,951 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 45% of residents. A majority of residents in Liverpool are home owners, with 33.9% of residents renting and 66.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Liverpool can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Liverpool neighborhood guide.
Is Liverpool, NY a safe neighborhood?
Liverpool, NY is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Liverpool?
The median home price in Liverpool is $324,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $64,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,680 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $72K a year to afford the median home price in Liverpool. The average household income in Liverpool is $105K.
What are the best public schools in Liverpool?
The best public schools that serve Liverpool are:
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Home Trends in Liverpool, NY
On average, homes in Liverpool, NY sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Liverpool, NY over the last 12 months is $324,000, up 44% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$324,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$324,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$489
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$324,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
44%
