At a Glance
Median Income
$54,615
$27,999 per capita
Home Value
$124,400
Zillow: $153,108
Median Rent
$773/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
14.1% smoking rate
How Syracuse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Syracuse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is 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
Syracuse residents earn a median household income of $54,615 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,999. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 105 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Syracuse is $124,400 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,108. Median rent is $773/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
18.9% of adults in Syracuse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Syracuse has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,706
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born29.2%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,615
Per Capita$27,999
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$423M
Avg Weekly Wage$921
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,400
Rent$773
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$153,108
Housing Units635
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,018/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain17.0 in/yr
Elevation3,269 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Syracuse was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
29.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.