Syracuse, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Onondaga County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
146,211
Population
5,834/sq mi density
$45,845
Median Income
$27,570 per capita
$125,100
Home Value
$224,508 Zillow
$998
Median Rent
33.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
765
Violent Crime/100K
4,249 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$45,845 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,100 home value, $998/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
765 violent crimes/100K (101% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Syracuse experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 127.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 25.6 sq mi (66.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,834/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0410°N, 76.1436°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Onondaga County County |
| Nearest Airport | Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in |
Syracuse has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.5").