Syracuse, NY Metro Area

Metro Area

Population: 657,128 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Syracuse, NY Metro Area

What is the median household income in Syracuse, NY Metro Area?: The median household income in Syracuse, NY Metro Area is $73,558 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Syracuse, NY Metro Area?: The poverty rate in Syracuse, NY Metro Area is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Syracuse, NY Metro Area?: $175,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Syracuse, NY Metro Area?: The median gross rent in Syracuse, NY Metro Area is $1,036 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Syracuse, NY Metro Area residents have a college degree?: 34.2% of adults in Syracuse, NY Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

657,128

Median Income

$73,558

Median Home Value

$175,300

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

5.3%

Median Age

39.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,221 (+21.9%) Home Value: +$38,100 (+27.8%) Poverty Rate: -0.1 pp (-1%) Bachelor's+: +2.4 pp (+7.5%) Unemployment: -0.1 pp (-1.9%)

Demographics

Total Population 657,128

Median Age 39.0

Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 5.0% White (non-Hisp.) 79.3% Black 8.1% Asian 3.1% Two or More 6.2% Other 1.6%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Chinese

0.9%

Indian

0.5%

Vietnamese

0.3%

Filipino

0.1%

Korean

0.1%

Japanese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Puerto Rican

2.3%

Mexican

0.6%

Cuban

0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $73,558 ±$941

Per Capita Income $98,971

Median Family Income $95,397

Poverty Rate 9.5%

Child Poverty Rate 16.9%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 14.3%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 29.3%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

5.6%

$10–15k

3.5%

$15–25k

7.7%

$25–35k

7.2%

$35–50k

10.7%

$50–75k

16.3%

$75–100k

12.8%

$100–150k

18.0%

$150–200k

9.1%

$200k+

9.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 297,056

Owner-Occupied 68.3%

Renter-Occupied 31.7%

Vacancy Rate 9.9%

Median Home Value $175,300

Median Gross Rent $1,036

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 16.1%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 41.2%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

5.1%

$50–100k

13.2%

$100–200k

20.5%

$200–300k

23.6%

$300–500k

13.0%

$500k–$1M

3.7%

$1M+

0.9%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

9.9%

$500–1k

36.5%

$1–1.5k

38.6%

$1.5–2k

10.7%

$2–2.5k

2.4%

$2.5–3.5k

0.6%

$3.5k+

1.2%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

10.6%

1 vehicle

36.6%

2 vehicles

37.5%

15.3%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

65.3%

Single-fam. att.

3.3%

2–4 units

7.3%

5–19 units

4.5%

20+ units

7.2%

Mobile home

3.9%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

24.7%

1940–1969

5.9%

1970–1999

12.4%

2000–2009

6.6%

2010+

4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 91.6%

Bachelor's or Higher 34.2%

Graduate Degree 15.1%

Some College / Associate 16.9%

Less Than High School 2.7%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 61.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Work from Home 10.6%

Self-Employed 5.1%

Government Workers 18.5%

Private For-Profit 76.2%

Industry

Edu/Health

31.0%

Retail

11.2%

Prof. Services

10.1%

Manufacturing

8.8%

Arts/Entmt.

7.7%

Transportation

6.1%

Finance

5.9%

Construction

5.9%

Public Admin

4.0%

Wholesale

2.2%

Information

1.7%

Agriculture

1.0%

Occupation

Management

43.4%

Sales

20.8%

Food Prep

16.5%

Production

12.0%

Construction

7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.5 min

Drove Alone 74.3%

Carpool 7.7%

Public Transit 1.7%

Work from Home 10.6%

Walked 3.8%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 267,658

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 42.9%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 14.7%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

7.5%

20–24

6.8%

25–34

12.5%

35–44

11.8%

45–54

11.8%

55–64

6.9%

65–74

7.4%

75–84

10.8%

85+

5.1%

Under 18: 20.8% Working age (18–64): 79.2% 65 and over: 18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 6.1%

Naturalized Citizen 56.7%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 3.3%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

41.3%

Europe

23.3%

Latin America

18.0%

Africa

12.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.5%

With a Disability 14.0%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 96.5%

Uninsured 3.5%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 89.4%

Has a Computer 93.9%

Same House 1 Year Ago 86.5%

Moved from Abroad 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023