At a Glance
Median Income
$45,845
$27,570 per capita
Home Value
$125,100
Zillow: $224,508
Median Rent
$998/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
765/100K
4,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
17.9% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Syracuse residents earn a median household income of $45,845 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,570. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% 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 Syracuse is $125,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,508. Median rent is $998/month, with 33.9% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Syracuse reports 765 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 101% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,249/100K. The murder rate is 15.2/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Syracuse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population146,211
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density5,834/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,845
Per Capita$27,570
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$42,500M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,335
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,100
Rent$998
Ownership41.3%
Zillow$224,508
Housing Units68,362
Rent Burden33.9%
Crime
F
Violent765/100K
Property4,249/100K
Murder15.2/100K
Assault558/100K
Burglary721/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death7,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation407 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 59%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations97
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Syracuse was founded in 1848.
The median home in Syracuse was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 1,173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.