Home Value
$76,000
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
2.3%
93% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$913
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment
9.6%
167% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.7%
22% lower than US avg
How Syracuse Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population145
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$24,994
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty9.7%
Commute40 min
Housing
Home Value$76,000
Rent$913
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units75
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Uninsured13.5%
Smoking24.5%
Depression29.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute40 min
Broadband70.0%
Is Syracuse a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Syracuse receives an overall livability score of 1.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, long commute times. Syracuse faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
At 9.6%, unemployment is notably high. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Syracuse is $76,000, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
2.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 69.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Syracuse has a population of 145 with a density of 382 people per square mile. The median age is 52.3 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.3%).
Population
52.3yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Syracuse is N/A. The unemployment rate is 9.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.6% |
| 167% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 39.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 49.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
The median home value in Syracuse is $76,000, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $913 (21% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $76,000 |
| 73% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $913 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Housing Units | 75 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
Property Tax
In Syracuse, 38.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.5% of residents lack health insurance. 24.5% are current smokers. 29.9% report depression. 36.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Syracuse vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 10.9% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 24.5% |
| 75% above US avg |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.7% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 22.5% |
| Physical Distress | 18.0% |
| Short Sleep | 40.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 63.7% |
| Uninsured | 13.5% |
| 57% above US avg |
| Checkup Rate | 73.2% |
| Dental Visits | 49.6% |
Food & Exercise