North Syracuse, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Onondaga County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,727 Population 3,380/sq mi density
$66,158 Median Income $35,716 per capita
$150,300 Home Value $248,624 Zillow
$968 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,158 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,300 home value, $968/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

North Syracuse, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,158
12% below
$35,716 per capita
Home Value
$150,300
47% below
Zillow: $248,624
Median Rent
$968/mo
17% below
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How North Syracuse Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows North Syracuse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
53%
Rent
83%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Syracuse a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Syracuse residents earn a median household income of $66,158 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,716. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 North Syracuse is $150,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,624. Median rent is $968/month, with 27.4% 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 1959.

Education

21.6% of adults in North Syracuse hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North 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

Population6,727
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density3,380/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,158
Per Capita$35,716
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,300
Rent$968
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$248,624
Housing Units3,098
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation419 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries34

Did You Know?

The median home in North Syracuse was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.8% 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.