Salina is a lakeside suburb just north of Syracuse
Salina sits on the eastern edge of Onondaga Lake just outside Syracuse in central New York. Back in the 19th century, the town's location on the Erie Canal helped spur its growth as salt production stimulated the economy. In fact, “Salina” is derived from the Latin word for salt. Today, the Syracuse suburb is made up of five smaller communities — Galeville, Liverpool, Lyncourt, Mattydale and a portion of North Syracuse — and education and health care replaced salt-making in the economic engine.
Lights on the Lake in Salina wraps around the Eastern shore of Onondaga Lake, a local yearly multi week event.
On any beautiful day in Salina, people enjoy walking along the shores of Onondaga Lake.
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Housing options range from 1800s farmhouses to contemporary homes
You’ll be able to choose from a variety of housing styles in Salina, ranging from 1800s Nationals to midcentury ranch-style homes to modern contemporary houses. It’s possible to get a fixer-upper for under $100,000, but stylish modern homes and sprawling farmhouses sell in the mid-$500,000 to mid-$600,000 range. Some houses in Liverpool and Galeville offer views of Onondaga Lake. “This area is actually booming,” says Susan Li, a licensed real estate broker with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties who has over 20 years of local experience. “The market here is on fire.”
The Village of Liverpool is a heavily wooded area, and trees are found in most front yards of Salina.
Colonial influenced new traditional homes are popular in recent years in the town of Salina.
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Garages and roof rakes come in handy during snowy winters
Winters in central New York are long, cold and snowy. The Syracuse area averages over 100 inches of snow per year, and winter daytime highs rarely climb past the 30s. “Winter here is almost six months — November to April, sometimes to Mother’s Day,” Li says. Roof rakes are common household tools. Homes built after 1950 typically include enough garage space for one or two vehicles, but if you buy an older house, you might spend a lot of time brushing snow off your car. All that snow can lead to longer commute times, too.
Highly rated school districts serve the Salina area
Depending on their address, students might attend schools in one of three highly rated districts:
Liverpool Central School District, known for its outstanding music and athletics programs
East Syracuse Minoa School District, where the Youth Development and Leadership Team encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities
North Syracuse Central School District, which offers a variety of supplementary educational programs, including career ed
Students can play all kinds of activities on the athletics field at Liverpool High School in Salina.
East Syracuse Minoa High School sereves Salina and has an expansive athletics complex currently under construction.
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Local hospitals and colleges provide plenty of jobs
A lot of residents work at the local school districts or nearby colleges. “Our major employers here are medicine and education,” Li says. “Med and ed create jobs.” Syracuse University is about 10 minutes away, and so is SUNY Upstate Medical University and its affiliated health care center, Upstate University Hospital. Le Moyne College and Onondaga Community College, both in Syracuse, are about 15 minutes away. The Amazon Fulfillment center and Lockheed Martin plant provide more job opportunities right in Liverpool. Also of note: Micron, a tech company, is investing $100 billion in a semiconductor plant in nearby Clay. The first phase of operations should start around 2030.
The Amazon fulfillment center in Salina gives jobs to many residents.
Lockheed Martin is a major employer in Salina.
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Locals head to Onondaga Lake Park for outdoor fun
Salina’s lakeside location plays a major role in the local lifestyle and overall vibe. If you enjoy water sports, you’ll probably prefer Salina to Syracuse. At Onondaga Lake Park, you can launch a canoe or kayak, cast a fishing line, jog or ride your bike on the scenic trails, practice tricks at the skate park or hit the pickleball courts. Wegmans Playground gives the kids a place to blow off steam. Picnic shelters and a 100-foot sledding hill make Long Branch Park a year-round destination, and Hopkins Road Softball Park hosts summer and fall leagues.
Onondaga Lake Park in Salina offers a marina for boating enthusists.
The skate park at Wegman's Landing in Salina attracts children of all ages.
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Groceries and dining spots can be found right in town
There are plenty of shopping and dining options around Salina, including a couple of Wegmans and Aldi supermarkets. Here are a few of the restaurants and bars you’ll find in the Liverpool area:
The Retreat, a local landmark that offers a relaxing pub-style atmosphere and live music
Santangelo’s Restaurant, serving hearty Italian fare
Smokey Bones, the place to go for BBQ and beer buckets
Cobblestone Ale House, which is especially popular on game days
The Destiny USA shopping mall is just outside town near Interstate 81, with indoor amusement parks, a Regal movie theater, chain restaurants and clothing stores like Macy’s, Aerie and Anthropologie.
Many items at Nichols Supermarket in Salina are sourced locally from the community.
On the streets of Liverpool you will find many people prefer dining with friends outside in Salina.
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The Salt Museum gives a taste of local history
The Salt Museum, open seasonally from May through October, has exhibits and artifacts that chronicle the town’s early history. After visiting the museum, you can head down the road to check out the Gale Salt Spring monument.
Come check out the Gale Salt Spring monument on the parkway in Salina.
The Salt Museum is one of the most famous museums in Salina.
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