Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
East Syracuse, NY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,284
Population
2,670
Renter Mix
59% Rent
Affordable living just outside Syracuse proper.
Commuter
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Suburb
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Public Transportation
Sitting at the crossroads of Interstates 690 and 481, East Syracuse makes getting around Central New York genuinely easy. This compact Onondaga County village puts you on the edge of Syracuse proper, with Armory Square’s restaurants and Westcott Street’s eclectic shops never far from your front door. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the nearby Cicero State Game Management Area, offering hiking, golf, and hunting across wide-open land. Syracuse University anchors the metro with concerts, sporting events, and community programming year-round.
The rental landscape leans toward approachable options including traditional apartment communities, single-family rentals, and townhomes offering more space than expected for a village this close to a major city. With only two square miles, East Syracuse maintains a tight-knit, small-town feel without cutting you off from larger metro energy. Whether commuting to downtown Syracuse or heading toward DeWitt and Fayetteville, this village makes a practical, comfortable base for exploring the region.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,968
Average: $65,908
Education
369
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,393
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Syracuse has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
59%
Non-Renters
41%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in East Syracuse, NY is $1,284 for one bedroom, $1,494 for two bedrooms, and $1,769 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Syracuse has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,284/month
625 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Syracuse, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
Public
Grades K-5
324 Students
East Syracuse Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
696 Students
East Syracuse Minoa Central High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,180 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Erie Canal Museum
- Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
- Clark Reservation State Park
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- Green Lakes State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Syracuse Hancock International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.