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Syracuse, KS
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Syracuse, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Syracuse a Good Place to Live?
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 0.8% (78% 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 $144,256. 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.
Safety & Crime
Syracuse reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,476/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.