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Syracuse

#14 in Best Places to Live in Onondaga County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • City in New York
  • 333 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  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 144,350. Syracuse is in Onondaga County. Living in Syracuse offers residents an urban 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
144,350

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%
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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
    424
    283
  • Murder
    14
    6
  • Rape
    68
    41
  • Robbery
    199
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    800
    500
  • Theft
    2,307
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    259
    284
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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%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
  • Colleges

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Syracuse 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 fosters racism. Syracuse is ideal for Caucasians in general and Caucasian families, but there is a diverse population. Syracuse is more affordable than other areas and yet there are efforts underway to exploit the community and constant attempts to increase/drastically increase the cost of living. The commute is great - you can basically get to any part of the area in 15 minutes or less and in 30 minutes of less if you are visiting outlying areas. Syracuse offers jobs, but the institutionalized racism (and sexism) does not make it an ideal city for those who want advancement and growth opportunities.
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!