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Syracuse, NY — ZIP 13204

Population: 19,440 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 13204 (Syracuse, NY) is $154,367 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $177,000 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,599/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$154,367

Median home value

+5.1%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$154,367
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+32.7%
5-year appreciation
+45.8%
10-year appreciation
+156.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$154,367
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$177,000
Median list price
$154,878
Median price per sqft
$101
1-year sale-price change
+46.0%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
53
1-year forecast
+4.2%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,599/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL, ONTECH CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL, ONTECH CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, FRAZER K-8 SCHOOL, PORTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SEYMOUR DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Onondaga Lake (2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.7 in
Annual snowfall
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
273
Days with Moderate air quality
80
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
258

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
130
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
56,297
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,501

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER, CROUSE HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL S U N Y HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,958 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Housing built before 1970
79.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,357
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
201,194
Average weekly wage
$1,207
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
323

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 13204State medianUS median
Median home value$154,367$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$177,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market52 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,599/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,357$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 13204?
$154,367.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 13204?
$177,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 13204?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 13204?
Typical rent: $1,599/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 13204?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 13204?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 13204?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 13204?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Onondaga Lake, 2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 13204?
8 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 13204 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 13204?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 13204?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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