Syracuse, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 10/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Education Hub. The area boasts numerous high-quality colleges and universities within close proximity, offering a wide range of academic opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
146,211 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,845 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$125,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$560 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$843 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Onondaga County
3
Syracuse Metro Area
3
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Onondaga County
4
Syracuse Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 24 22
Feb 2 18 24
Mar 3 13 32
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 4 0 49
Nov 4 6 39
Dec 3 21 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 31% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 22, NY State Senate District 48, NY Assembly District 128, NY
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Schools

Dr King Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

Syracuse University
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Crouse Hospital
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
St Joseph's Hospital Health Center
1 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
41 miles, SW • 1 star
Watertown International Airport
66 miles, NE • 1 star
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