Living in Syracuse, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Syracuse · Census data 2020–2024
Syracuse has 177 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median home value is $83,800, the median rent is $920/month.
Syracuse is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Syracuse at a glance
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 52.6State: 39
- Median home value
- $83,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $920/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 54.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Syracuse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Syracuse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Syracuse the median home value is $83,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $888 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Syracuse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 76
- Owner-occupied
- 54.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.1%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.49
Syracuse demographics
- Population
- 177
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 71
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Syracuse ›
Education in Syracuse
2% of adults 25 and older in Syracuse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Syracuse
- Unemployment rate
- 12.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 43.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Syracuse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 177 | — | $83,800 | $920 |
| Tipton | 2,667 | $49,257 | $130,200 | $785 |
| Otterville | 489 | $48,828 | $122,800 | $800 |
| Fortuna | 256 | $115,560 | $422,400 | — |
| Bunceton | 256 | $43,500 | $82,500 | $650 |
| Clarksburg | 304 | $41,250 | $94,200 | $715 |
| Smithton | 535 | $55,288 | $116,400 | $929 |
| Pilot Grove | 744 | $73,977 | $133,000 | $717 |
| Versailles | 2,610 | $33,586 | $117,500 | $474 |
More for people moving to Syracuse
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What is the average home price in Syracuse?
The median home value in Syracuse is $83,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Syracuse?
The median gross rent in Syracuse is $920 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Syracuse, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 46 minutes; unemployment of 12.9%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
What is the median age in Syracuse?
The median age in Syracuse is 52.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Syracuse?
The average commute to work in Syracuse is 46 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Syracuse?
The unemployment rate in Syracuse is 12.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Syracuse?
2% of adults in Syracuse have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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