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Syracuse

#14 in Best Places to Live in Onondaga County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in New York
  • 329 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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About Syracuse...
Population
144,350

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$89,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$737
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    61%
  • Own
    39%

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
    442
    283
  • Murder
    21
    6
  • Rape
    53
    41
  • Robbery
    229
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    709
    500
  • Theft
    2,286
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    236
    284
Home Security Options for Syracuse
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  • 24/7 Whole home protection with no contract
  • CNET Editor’s choice winner 2018

Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$32,704
National
$55,322
Children
18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    12%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    28%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    26%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    19%
    13%
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  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

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Syracuse Reviews

329 reviews
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Syracuse is home for me, so I'm not biased at all! Phenomenal food and craft beer scene. Small enough city to get around easily with most everything you would want. Eclectic neighborhood pockets all over town that are very quaint and unique. There is a real sense of cohesive community throughout downtown Syracuse, but the City has its struggles like any other location.
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Syracuse is a great place to live. Everyone is welcoming and helpful. There are many great aspects all across Syracuse. Any activity in mind, Syracuse has that! From country woods to city streets there is everything for everyones needs!
Syracuse os very affordable place to live at, quiet, not much is going on. I like Syracuse, because I am used to living here and all my friends are here. Pretty much close to the attractions outside, but kind of far from big cities, about 5 hours from New York City, but still not too bad.Wish it had more attractions and things to do for young generation!