At a Glance
Home Value
$76,000
Zillow: $187,945
Median Rent
$913/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
69.8% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
24.5% 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?
F
1.2 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Syracuse is $76,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,945. Median rent is $913/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
2.3% of adults in Syracuse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
69.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Syracuse has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population145
Median Age52.3 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,994
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty9.7%
Housing
Home Value$76,000
Rent$913
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$187,945
Housing Units75
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking24.5%
Heart Disease7.1%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation915 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute40 min
Broadband67.1%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Syracuse was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (17 miles).
46.2% of the population has a disability.