Median Age
33 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
15%
Syracuse
Syracuse, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,241
Population
145,464
Renter Mix
66% Rent
More than just a college town
Lakefront
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Convenient
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Scenic
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Syracuse combines city living with historic appeal. The city features established neighborhoods like Sedgwick Farms and Strathmore, each with its own architectural character. Current rental trends show moderate increases, with average rents ranging from $1,192 for studios to $2,309 for four-bedroom units, reflecting annual increases between 1.4% and 4.6%. Syracuse University anchors the University Hill neighborhood, contributing to the area's educational and cultural landscape.
The city celebrates its heritage through well-preserved spaces like Clinton Square, which transforms throughout the year to host seasonal festivals and community gatherings. Onondaga Lake Park offers miles of paved trails for walking, biking, and skating. The historic Burnet Park encompasses the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and the nation's first public golf course. Downtown's Armory Square district features local shops and restaurants in restored 19th-century buildings. Syracuse's central location, where I-81 meets I-90, puts both the Adirondack Mountains and Finger Lakes wine region within easy reach for day trips or weekend getaways.
Explore the City
On any beautiful day in Syracuse, people enjoy walking the trail at Onondaga Lake Park.
In Syracuse, the stage of the historic Landmark Theater comes alive with plays and musicals.
Enjoy outdoor recreation at Green Lakes State Park, a beautiful preserved park in Syracuse.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,544
Average: $58,214
Education
34,427
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
61,192
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Syracuse has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
66%
Non-Renters
34%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,197 for a studio, $1,249 for one bedroom, $1,496 for two bedrooms, and $2,097 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Syracuse has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,249/month
639 Sq Ft
House
$2,407/month
1,340 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,514/month
1,319 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Syracuse, NY is 3.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Syracuse is 11.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,197 - $2,097. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 6.6% less for utilities, and 6.4% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Syracuse, NY is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
358 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
640 Students
Public
Grades K-8
577 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
430 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
414 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
640 Students
Public
Grades K-8
577 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
430 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
414 Students
Expeditionary Learning Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
173 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
525 Students
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
Public
Grades 9-12
596 Students
Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School
Public
Grades K-12
993 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,349 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,482 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Erie Canal Museum
- Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- Clark Reservation State Park
- Hill Top Ranch
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Syracuse Hancock International
Top Apartments in Syracuse
Houses for Rent in Syracuse
Property Management Companies in Syracuse, NY
Sutton Real Estate Company, LLC
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17
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1,248
Units
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8
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10 Communities in Syracuse
S&R Management
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13
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1,310
Units
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8
Cities
9 Communities in Syracuse
Capodagli Property Co.
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36
Communities
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5,471
Units
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20
Cities
7 Communities in Syracuse
DHM Properties
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29
Communities
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6,991
Units
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21
Cities
5 Communities in Syracuse
Morgan Properties
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390
Communities
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108,283
Units
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237
Cities
4 Communities in Syracuse
DLH Properties
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27
Communities
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4,787
Units
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18
Cities
4 Communities in Syracuse
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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.