Census Bureau data for Syracuse city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Syracuse city
- What is the median household income in Syracuse city?
- The median household income in Syracuse city is $54,615 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Syracuse city?
- The poverty rate in Syracuse city is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Syracuse city?
- $124,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Syracuse city?
- The median gross rent in Syracuse city is $773 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Syracuse city residents have a college degree?
- 18.9% of adults in Syracuse city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,706
Median Income
$54,615
Median Home Value
$124,400
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.2%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,452 (+8.9%)
Home Value:
+$41,400 (+49.9%)
Poverty Rate:
-4.7 pp (-57.3%)
Bachelor's+:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Unemployment:
+0.2 pp (+20%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,706
Median Age
37.0
Female
51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 50.9%
Black 0.1%
Two or More 20.3%
Other 15.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$54,615
±$17,687
-$18,024 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$72,838
Median Family Income
$71,250
Poverty Rate
3.5%
-4.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
4.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
3.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
17.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.9%
$10–15k
7.5%
$15–25k
3.6%
$25–35k
7.8%
$35–50k
24.8%
$50–75k
17.7%
$75–100k
5.1%
$100–150k
24.3%
$150–200k
6.6%
$200k+
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
702
Owner-Occupied
77.2%
Renter-Occupied
22.8%
Vacancy Rate
16.2%
Median Home Value
$124,400
-$79,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$773
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
15.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
20.7%
$50–100k
19.6%
$100–200k
19.4%
$200–300k
14.3%
$300–500k
3.7%
$500k–$1M
5.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.1%
$500–1k
55.6%
$1–1.5k
20.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.0%
1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
29.8%
3+
38.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.9%
5–19 units
0.9%
20+ units
3.0%
Mobile home
16.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
21.8%
1940–1969
6.8%
1970–1999
24.5%
2000–2009
0.4%
2010+
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
82.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
18.9%
-16.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.5%
Some College / Associate
22.4%
Less Than High School
7.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
65.3%
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
-2.7 pp vs. state
Work from Home
12.4%
Self-Employed
12.3%
Government Workers
11.8%
Private For-Profit
75.8%
Industry
Agriculture
35.0%
Edu/Health
20.9%
Construction
10.7%
Arts/Entmt.
8.8%
Prof. Services
8.4%
Retail
4.0%
Manufacturing
3.4%
Transportation
3.4%
Finance
1.9%
Public Admin
1.5%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
33.8%
Construction
27.5%
Management
20.6%
Sales
11.1%
Production
7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.8 min
Drove Alone
70.6%
Carpool
15.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
12.4%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
588
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
44.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.6%
5–9
8.0%
10–14
8.8%
15–19
9.4%
20–24
3.2%
25–34
11.4%
35–44
18.5%
45–54
10.8%
55–64
5.4%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
5.0%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 27.9%
Working age (18–64): 72.1%
65 and over: 13.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
29.2%
Naturalized Citizen
12.4%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
32.8%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
98.8%
Europe
1.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.9%
With a Disability
16.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
73.8%
Uninsured
26.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
90.1%
Has a Computer
92.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023