Living in East Syracuse, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Syracuse · Census data 2020–2024
East Syracuse has 3,039 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $62,143 (28% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $126,200, the median rent is $927/month.
East Syracuse at a glance
- Population
- 3,039
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $62,143State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $126,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $927/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 52.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is East Syracuse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Syracuse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Syracuse the median home value is $126,200, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, which is 20.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,299 a month in housing costs.
East Syracuse median household income
The median household income in East Syracuse is $62,143 and the income per person is $29,314. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Syracuse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,464
- Owner-occupied
- 52.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.3%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.24
East Syracuse demographics
- Population
- 3,039
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 1,350
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Syracuse ›
Education in East Syracuse
20.2% of adults 25 and older in East Syracuse have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Syracuse
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
East Syracuse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Syracuse | 3,039 | $62,143 | $126,200 | $927 |
| DeWitt | 11,060 | $123,864 | $297,600 | $1,172 |
| Lyncourt | 4,095 | $65,269 | $151,800 | $1,114 |
| Minoa | 3,653 | $95,506 | $179,400 | $1,027 |
| Syracuse | 146,384 | $47,819 | $138,400 | $1,039 |
| Mattydale | 5,971 | $66,940 | $121,900 | $1,163 |
| Fayetteville | 4,214 | $127,559 | $258,700 | $1,187 |
| North Syracuse | 6,693 | $71,026 | $163,000 | $995 |
| Galeville | 3,962 | $65,352 | $140,100 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in East Syracuse, NY?
The median household income in East Syracuse is $62,143, 28% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Syracuse?
The median home value in East Syracuse is $126,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Syracuse?
The median gross rent in East Syracuse is $927 per month, about 20.3% of household income.
Is East Syracuse, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in East Syracuse?
The median age in East Syracuse is 36.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Syracuse?
The average commute to work in East Syracuse is 17 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Syracuse?
The unemployment rate in East Syracuse is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Syracuse?
20.2% of adults in East 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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