At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$34,668 per capita
Home Value
$109,600
Zillow: $122,290
Median Rent
$830/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
24.9% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Syracuse residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,668. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,634 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Syracuse is $109,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,290. Median rent is $830/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
13.7% of adults in Syracuse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Syracuse has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population623
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$34,668
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$4,743M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,600
Rent$830
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$122,290
Housing Units352
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death11,836/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation667 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Syracuse was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.