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Syracuse, NY

Aggregated across 11 ZIP codes in Syracuse.

Population: 166,272 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Syracuse, NY is $226,936 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $219,472 after a median 39 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,518/month. 41 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 14.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$226,936

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

39

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$226,936
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+27.0%
5-year appreciation
+44.2%
10-year appreciation
+121.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$227,085
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
$219,472
Median list price
$221,253
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+11.2%
Median days on market
39 days
Homes sold (recent period)
15
For-sale inventory
241
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+4.2%
New listings (monthly)
113

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,518/mo
1-year rent change
+8.3%
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)
114.8 (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
41
Elementary schools
25
Middle schools
6
High schools
9
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
SYRACUSE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SYRACUSE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL, ONTECH CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Schools include
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AT SYRACUSE CENTRAL, ONONDAGA CNTY SHERIFF'S DEPT, STEAM AT DR KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, DR WEEKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL

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
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
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
58.1°F
Average high
64.6°F
Average low
51.7°F
Annual precipitation
46.6 in
Annual snowfall
64.6 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
277
Days with Moderate air quality
77
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
242

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
294
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
53,562
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,031

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
33
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (19 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
388
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
66
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
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
1,954
Housing built before 1970
70.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,474
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
76.9%

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

SyracuseState medianUS median
Median home value$226,936$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$219,472$363,950$325,000
Median days on market39 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,518/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,474$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 Syracuse, NY?
$226,936.
What is the median sale price in Syracuse, NY?
$219,472.
How long do homes take to sell in Syracuse, NY?
Median days on market: 39 days.
What is typical rent in Syracuse, NY?
Typical rent: $1,518/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Syracuse, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Syracuse, NY in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Syracuse, NY?
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 Syracuse, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Syracuse, NY?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Onondaga Lake, 2 mi.
How many schools serve Syracuse, NY?
41 schools (25 elementary, 6 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Syracuse, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 13.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Syracuse, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Syracuse, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 114.8 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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