Oneida Lake, NY

On It · ‎03-15-2021

I saw Oneida Lake near Syracuse on a Lottery Dream Home episode last night. The area was beautiful and the houses affordable. My husband and I were intrigued by the area. My question is, "How are the winters?"

Buffalogal47 · ‎07-14-2010

Cold and snowy.

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

Winters......Lots of snow

Average snow from Lake Ontario..... 140 inches = or more

Last year = a walk in the park - 79

FastDogWalker2 · ‎03-10-2010

Yes, very cold and snowy winters but the summers and fall are spectacular! I grew up near there and love the area.

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

I grew up north of Oneida lake.....the Syracuse area gets some of the largest amounts of snowfall in NYS. My former sister in law, whom I am still friends with, has a home on the lake. She loves it.........winters and all. If you are retired and don't have to venture out for work, it would be a nice place to live. They also have very good health care in the region with a large physician to patient ratio. Abundant wineries in the area also.

cindyNC · ‎08-01-2019

Forgot to mention.......if you are moving from another state, check out the taxes. I believe NYS taxes are high compared to many areas.

Pecky · ‎03-10-2010

I live minutes from Oneida Lake and a few friends have houses on the lake. I love the area. Yes we tend to get alot of snow but not every year. We don't have to worry about fires, landslides and hurricanes. I love the changing of the seasons and the wineries are awesome. There is always something to do.

buyornot · ‎03-10-2010

Some nice casinos too Good walleye fishing!

HonestLife · ‎04-07-2011

I saw the original episode. I looked into it and the property taxes are the highest in the Nation! Also, the snowfall is enormous and lake access is cut off. You'll also need Homeowners insurance that is excessive since it's a flood zone. You'll pay a lot more just for the privilege than you can imagine (kind of like the Hamptons). One other thing I found out was the restrictions on altering any existing home is a nightmare. If you're seriously considering it, do your homework thoroughly.