Syracuse
- City in New York
City
Syracuse
- grade B+Overall Grade
- City in New York
- Rating 3.36 out of 5 424 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade D+
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$94,400
National
$217,500Median Rent
$814
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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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.
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Top Public Schools Serving Syracuse
- grade A+
Jamesville-Dewitt High School
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 156 reviews
- grade A minus
Moses Dewitt Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A minus
Cherry Road Elementary School
- grade B
Institute of Technology at Syracuse Central
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 35 reviews
- grade B
Solvay High School
- Rating 3.77 out of 5 60 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Syracuse
- grade A+
Manlius Pebble Hill School
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 36 reviews
- grade A+
Christian Brothers Academy
- Rating 4.08 out of 5 157 reviews
- grade A minus
Bishop Ludden Junior/Senior High School
- Rating 4.4 out of 5 57 reviews
- grade A minus
Faith Heritage School
- Rating 3.68 out of 5 37 reviews
- grade B+
Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School
- Rating 3.34 out of 5 41 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault592.9national 282.7
- Murder22.5national 6.1
- Rape67.6national 40.7
- Robbery156.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary726.7national 500.1
- Theft1,734.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft361.9national 284
Residents
Working in Syracuse
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$38,276
National
$62,843Similar Places
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Syracuse Reviews
Rating 3.36 out of 5 424 reviews
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I enjoy being from Upstate NY. Syracuse is a great little town. I have lived in Syracuse my entire life. I have witnessed it the ebb and flow of life here. I think it is a nice place to raise a family. I love, the great out doors. Syracuse is surrounded by beautiful scenery. You can travel a short distance and find yourself being able to hike, ski, bike ride, camp, fish, and any other type of hobbies involving nature. We enjoy four seasons. We also enjoy many different cultures and backgrounds in Syracuse. I would like to see Syracuse focus more on our infrastructure for example better maintenance our city streets. Id like to see more affordable housing and more focus on lead abatement in older buildings where low income individuals rent. I would like to see more nuisance land lords held accountable for substandard renting practices. I would also like to see more facilities for individuals with mental health problems and substance abuse problems.
It’s a really big city and it’s really diverse. It’s filled with immigrants so there’s lots of grocery stores around that aren’t filled with just “American” food. There’s five high schools and the competition between them is real, but that just makes games more fun! Syracuse University is in Syracuse so going to James street (a street full of food places by the campus) is a fun last time. Destiny USA is also a great place to hangout, and it’s huge. Onondaga lake park is another great place that tends to be avoided because the lake is the most polluted lake in America. The city does have a lot of violence in it and I can frequently hear gunshots, but if you stick to the right crowd, you’ll be fine.
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).