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Syracuse, NY

College town · College teaching jobs 1.9x the U.S. share

Solvay is part of the Syracuse area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Syracuse

Abraham Lincoln Statue and Maxwell School, Syracuse University,
Abraham Lincoln Statue and Maxwell School, Syracuse University, · Photo: James Earle Fraser, Public domain
Americanization School of Rochester & Syracuse,
Americanization School of Rochester & Syracuse, · Photo: National Photo Company Collection, Public domain
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Billings Park and former Central Technical High School, Syracuse, New York
Billings Park and former Central Technical High School, Syracuse, New York · Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0
Carrier Dome New Roof
Carrier Dome New Roof · Photo: Jimhoward03, CC BY-SA 4.0
Cathedral Syracuse
Cathedral Syracuse · Photo: Lvklock, CC BY-SA 3.0
Clinton square ice rink winter
Clinton square ice rink winter · Photo: Gavin Schaefer, CC BY 2.0
Columbus Circle Syracuse
Columbus Circle Syracuse · Photo: Crazyale, Public domain
Columbus Circle with humans
Columbus Circle with humans · Photo: Felipe Ortega, CC BY-SA 2.0
Crouse College, Syracuse University
Crouse College, Syracuse University · Photo: Unknown, Public domain
Erie Canal, Packet Dock, Syracuse, NY
Erie Canal, Packet Dock, Syracuse, NY · Photo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
Evening over Clinton Square
Evening over Clinton Square · Photo: John Hoey from Framingham, MA, United States, CC BY 2.0
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Where it is
Syracuse
Syracuse in New York
New York in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Syracuse area.

44
grocery stores
174
restaurants
47
coffee shops
112
parks
138
playgrounds
23
libraries
5
movie theaters
11
live theaters
9
museums
31
bookstores
1
comic shop
23
gyms
41
bars
21
pharmacies
7
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 80,814 rented homes in the Syracuse area, 96% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 46%
$1,000 to $1,499: 39%
$1,500 to $1,999: 11%
$2,000 to $2,499: 2%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Syracuse area rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

Abraham Lincoln Statue and Maxwell School, Syracuse University,
Abraham Lincoln Statue and Maxwell School, Syracuse University, · Photo: James Earle Fraser, Public domain

18 public school districts in this county, with about 64,011 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Syracuse City School District · Syracuse
18,398 students · 11.9 students per teacher · 31 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Westhill Central School District · Syracuse
1,743 students · 12.4 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades K to 12
Lyncourt Union Free School District · Syracuse
411 students · 11.7 students per teacher · 1 school · grades Pre-K to 8
North Syracuse Central School District · North Syracuse
8,141 students · 12.8 students per teacher · 11 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Liverpool Central School District · Liverpool
6,814 students · 12.7 students per teacher · 13 schools · grades K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$270,832
What a typical home sells for across the Syracuse area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 4% below the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $96 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 95.7 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Drive to the nearest big job hub
About 1 hr 24 min at rush hour
To downtown Rochester, NY, 86 miles. About 1 hr 23 min with no traffic.
Source: Google traffic estimate for a weekday morning around 8am
Average commute
22 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
1 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 5 miles from the town center (Syracuse University). The largest is about 12,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $1,683 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NY. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$74,740
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
2.59% of home value a year
About $2,590 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 10.90%
NY's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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