At a Glance
Median Income
$60,750
$31,296 per capita
Home Value
$113,000
Zillow: $256,514
Median Rent
$861/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.0% smoking rate
How East Syracuse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Syracuse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Syracuse a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Syracuse residents earn a median household income of $60,750 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,296. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,898 business establishments, including 1,173 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Syracuse is $113,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,514. Median rent is $861/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
15.7% of adults in East Syracuse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Syracuse has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population3,039
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,948/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,750
Per Capita$31,296
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,000
Rent$861
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$256,514
Housing Units1,588
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation429 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute16 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in East Syracuse was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.