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Syracuse

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in New York
  • 373 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C
    2. Crime & Safety
      C-
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      D+
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      A+
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    Syracuse is a city in New York with a population of 144,405. Syracuse is in Onondaga County. Living in Syracuse offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Syracuse there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Syracuse and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Syracuse...
    Population
    144,405

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $91,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $769
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Syracuse Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      423.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      16.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      64.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      199.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      580.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,154
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      353.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      19%
      13%
    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools
    • Colleges

    Working in Syracuse

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $34,716
    National
    $55,322
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    Syracuse Reviews

    373 reviews
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    I was born here, so I'm sure my opinion is biased. But overall, depending on what you're used to, Syracuse has it's pros and cons. The public schools are poor, and they are not well funded. Overall a poor city. The people are nice however, depending on who you run into. Destiny USA, the largest shopping mall in NYS is right at your fingertips. Housing is affordable, but minimum wage is average ($11 an hour). Most areas are relatively safe, but some parts are dangerous. The public transportation system is not very convenient and not well organized (such as larger cities like Chicago and NYC). Groceries are overall cheaper than large, high populated cities. You will find housing easily here, although maybe not in the best condition (but bargaining rights! Pay less).
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    Overall, Syracuse is beautiful and really pretty! The weather is a bit harsh, as someone who's visiting from Texas. But once you bundle up, it's actually quite nice and very calm.
    Although greatly poor, impoverished, and filled with an abundance of snow, there is plenty to do around the city of Syracuse. Downtown consists of many festivals throughout the year including ice skating and Christmas tree lighting in December. Downtown also has a multitude of family owned restaurants and beautiful architecture. Some of the buildings and hotels are historical landmarks that make you feel as if you were in a different time period. The Syracuse University campus is so breathtaking and massive that it would be understandable if one were to get lost. The university's basketball team is one of the best in the country and contributes to the high traffic in and around the Carrier Dome during their games and in the general downtown area. In the summer months, take the exit near I-690 East and head over to the NYS Fairgrounds.