At a Glance
Median Income
$132,459
$40,777 per capita
Home Value
$531,600
Zillow: $582,037
Median Rent
$2,006/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
628/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
316 sunny days/yr
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 $132,459 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,777. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Syracuse is $531,600 , 89% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $582,037. Median rent is $2,006/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Syracuse reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 628/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Syracuse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Syracuse has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population34,009
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density3,337/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,459
Per Capita$40,777
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A
Home Value$531,600
Rent$2,006
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$582,037
Housing Units9,095
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property628/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary102/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,275 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Syracuse was founded in 1878.
The median home in Syracuse was built in 2004.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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