Moving to Tully, New York

Tully is a small town located in the foothills of the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. It has an area of about 3.5 square miles and a population of just over 2,000 people. The city is nestled between two lakes, Skaneateles Lake and Otisco Lake, both of which provide recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The climate is mild in the summer, with temperatures rarely rising above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and cold in the winter months with temperatures often dropping below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

The history of Tully dates back to 1788 when it was first settled by a group of pioneers from Massachusetts. Since then, the city has grown steadily over the years and today is home to a variety of businesses, schools, churches, and other organizations that serve its residents. Politically, Tully leans heavily towards conservatism with Republican candidates usually receiving majority votes in local elections.

The economy in Tully is largely driven by agriculture as well as tourism due to its proximity to several wineries and other attractions throughout the Finger Lakes region. The city also houses a few small manufacturing businesses that produce paper products such as cardboard boxes and envelopes for local companies.

Schools in Tully are served by the Tully Central School District which includes an elementary school (grades K-5), middle school (grades 6-8), and high school (grades 9-12). All three schools have recently undergone extensive renovations to update their facilities for modern learning experiences while still adhering to traditional values such as respect for authority figures and academic excellence.

Among some of the landmarks found within or near Tully are Skaneateles Lake State Park which offers camping sites along with trails for hiking or biking; Otisco Lake State Park which features picnic areas along with boat launches; several wineries including O’Mara’s Winery; Emerson Park on Skaneateles Lake; Grafton Lakes State Park; LaFayette Apple Orchards; Laborers Local Union 890 Hall; St Patrick’s Church; St Edward’s Church; First Congregational Church; Masonic Temple Hall No 697; American Legion Post 916 Hall; Knights Of Columbus Council 996 Hall; United Methodist Church Of Tully Hall; Presbyterian Church Of Tully Hall; Community Bible Chapel Hall Of Faith And Fellowship – all located within or near the city limits of Tully.

Population: 2,709. Estimated population in July 2024: 2,724 (+0.6% change)
Males: 1,295 (47.8%), Females: 1,414 (52.2%)

Onondaga County

Zip code: 13159

Demographics

Median resident age: 37.4 years
Median household income: $53,250
Median house value: $117,000

Population by Race

Races in Tully:

• White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
• Two or more races (1.3%)
• Hispanic (1.1%)
• American Indian (0.9%)

Ancestries: Irish (25.0%), German (24.0%), English (21.1%), Italian (12.8%), Polish (4.8%), United States (4.4%).

Elevation: 1252 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Population by Education

Tully, New York is a small rural town located in Onondaga County. As of the 2010 census, the population of Tully was 1,891 people. The majority of the population is made up of white Americans, accounting for 93.3% of the total population. The next largest ethnic group is African Americans, accounting for 2.3% of the population, followed by Asian Americans (1.6%), Hispanic or Latino individuals (1.5%), and other races making up the remaining 1.3%.

The median age in Tully is 39 years old with a gender split that is almost even; 50.4% female and 49.6% male according to 2018 estimates from the US Census Bureau. The median household income in Tully is $56,938 which is slightly lower than the national average but higher than the state average for New York at $62,765 and $60,741 respectively according to 2019 data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

The largest industry in Tully is manufacturing with 18% of employed workers working in this field followed by educational services at 13%. Retail trade makes up 11%, health care and social assistance 10%, construction 9%, and finance 8%. The unemployment rate in Tully was 3% as of 2019 which was lower than both state and national averages at 4% and 3.7% respectively according to data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

For population 25 years and over in Tully

• High school or higher: 95.3%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 38.7%
• Graduate or professional degree: 18.4%
• Unemployed: 3.3%
• Mean travel time to work: 24.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tully town

• Never married: 22.0%
• Now married: 60.0%
• Separated: 1.9%
• Widowed: 6.4%
• Divorced: 9.7%

2.1% Foreign born (1.4% Europe, 0.3% Asia, 0.3% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Tully:

• CORTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; CORTLAND, NY)
• COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL (about 16 miles; SYRACUSE, NY)
• CROUSE-IRVING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; SYRACUSE, NY)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Tully:

• SYRACUSE HANCOCK INTL (about 21 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Abbreviation: SYR)
• ITHACA TOMPKINS REGIONAL (about 33 miles; ITHACA, NY; Abbreviation: ITH)
• GREATER BINGHAMTON/EDWIN A LINK FIELD (about 43 miles; BINGHAMTON, NY; Abbreviation: BGM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Tully:

• MAUS MARINELAND (about 14 miles; NEW HOPE, NY; Abbreviation: NK0)
• CORTLAND COUNTY-CHASE FIELD (about 17 miles; CORTLAND, NY; Abbreviation: N03)
• CAMILLUS (about 23 miles; CAMILLUS, NY; Abbreviation: NY2)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tully:

• SUNY COLLEGE AT CORTLAND (about 16 miles; CORTLAND, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,187)
• ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 16 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 5,132)
• LE MOYNE COLLEGE (about 17 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,517)
• SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; SYRACUSE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 15,859)
• SUNY COLLEGE OF AGRIC AND TECHN AT MORRISVILLE (about 32 miles; MORRISVILLE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,790)
• CORNELL UNIVERSITY-ENDOWED COLLEGES (about 36 miles; ITHACA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 12,036)
• CORNELL UNIVERSITY-NY STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES (about 36 miles; ITHACA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,413)

Schools

Public high school in Tully:

• TULLY JSHS (Students: 598; Location: 5850 RT 80-PO BOX 628; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Tully:

• TULLY ES (Students: 645; Location: 20 STATE ST-PO BX 628; Grades: KG – 06)

Libraries

Library in Tully:

• TULLY FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $81,574; Location: 12 STATE STREET; 14,911 books; 664 audio materials; 455 video materials; 52 serial subscriptions)