Living in Syracuse, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Syracuse · Census data 2020–2024
Syracuse has 146,384 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $47,819 (44% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $138,400, the median rent is $1,039/month.
Syracuse at a glance
- Population
- 146,384
- Median age
- 31.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $47,819State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $138,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,039/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.2%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Syracuse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Syracuse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Syracuse the median home value is $138,400, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,039 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.
Syracuse median household income
The median household income in Syracuse is $47,819 and the income per person is $28,393. 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Syracuse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67,601
- Owner-occupied
- 41.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.4%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.14
Syracuse demographics
- Population
- 146,384
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 59,816
- Foreign-born
- 12.7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Syracuse ›
Education in Syracuse
31.2% of adults 25 and older in Syracuse have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Syracuse
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 58.5%
- Public transit
- 6.3%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Syracuse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 146,384 | $47,819 | $138,400 | $1,039 |
| Lyncourt | 4,095 | $65,269 | $151,800 | $1,114 |
| DeWitt | 11,060 | $123,864 | $297,600 | $1,172 |
| Solvay | 6,544 | $61,166 | $150,000 | $946 |
| Westvale | 5,212 | $98,542 | $214,200 | — |
| Galeville | 3,962 | $65,352 | $140,100 | $1,125 |
| Mattydale | 5,971 | $66,940 | $121,900 | $1,163 |
| East Syracuse | 3,039 | $62,143 | $126,200 | $927 |
| Nedrow | 2,029 | $70,489 | $106,900 | $1,507 |
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What is the median household income in Syracuse, NY?
The median household income in Syracuse is $47,819, 44% 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 Syracuse?
The median home value in Syracuse is $138,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Syracuse?
The median gross rent in Syracuse is $1,039 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Syracuse, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 28.8%.
What is the median age in Syracuse?
The median age in Syracuse is 31.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Syracuse?
The average commute to work in Syracuse is 18 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Syracuse?
The unemployment rate in Syracuse is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Syracuse?
31.2% 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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