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Syracuse
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Syracuse

#11 in Best Places to Live in Syracuse Area
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      D+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A+
    Syracuse is a city in New York with a population of 146,781. Syracuse is in Onondaga County. Living in Syracuse offers residents an urban suburban mix 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
    146,781
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $99,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $861
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      60%
    • Own
      40%
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    Syracuse Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      592.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      22.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      67.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      156.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      726.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,734.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      361.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      17%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Syracuse

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $40,490
    National
    $69,021
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