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Solvay
  • Suburb of Syracuse, NY
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Syracuse

Solvay

#18 in Best Suburbs to Live in Syracuse Area
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      D+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Solvay is a suburb of Syracuse with a population of 6,661. Solvay is in Onondaga County. Living in Solvay offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Solvay there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Solvay and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Solvay are above average.
    About Solvay...
    Population
    6,661
    Suburb of
    Syracuse
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $121,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $816
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      161.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      32.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      32.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      177.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      790.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      96.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Solvay

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $50,953
    National
    $69,021
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