Living in North Syracuse, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Syracuse · Census data 2020–2024
North Syracuse has 6,693 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $71,026 (17% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $163,000, the median rent is $995/month.
North Syracuse at a glance
- Population
- 6,693
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $71,026State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $163,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $995/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is North Syracuse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Syracuse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Syracuse the median home value is $163,000, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $995 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,468 a month in housing costs.
North Syracuse median household income
The median household income in North Syracuse is $71,026 and the income per person is $37,548. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in North Syracuse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,072
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.23
North Syracuse demographics
- Population
- 6,693
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 2,990
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Syracuse ›
Education in North Syracuse
24.9% of adults 25 and older in North Syracuse have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Syracuse
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
North Syracuse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Syracuse | 6,693 | $71,026 | $163,000 | $995 |
| Mattydale | 5,971 | $66,940 | $121,900 | $1,163 |
| Lyncourt | 4,095 | $65,269 | $151,800 | $1,114 |
| Galeville | 3,962 | $65,352 | $140,100 | $1,125 |
| Liverpool | 2,695 | $86,932 | $189,600 | $1,219 |
| East Syracuse | 3,039 | $62,143 | $126,200 | $927 |
| Lakeland | 2,322 | $91,563 | $167,900 | $1,213 |
| Syracuse | 146,384 | $47,819 | $138,400 | $1,039 |
| Solvay | 6,544 | $61,166 | $150,000 | $946 |
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What is the median household income in North Syracuse, NY?
The median household income in North Syracuse is $71,026, 17% 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 North Syracuse?
The median home value in North Syracuse is $163,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in North Syracuse?
The median gross rent in North Syracuse is $995 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is North Syracuse, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in North Syracuse?
The median age in North Syracuse is 39.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in North Syracuse?
The average commute to work in North Syracuse is 19 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Syracuse?
The unemployment rate in North Syracuse is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Syracuse?
24.9% of adults in North 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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