Syracuse, New York
Quick Statistics
Syracuse is a community in Onondaga County, New York, home to about 146,384 people spread across 25.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,294 a year, and a typical home is worth about $138,400. About 41.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the New York towns GeoStat tracks, Syracuse ranks number 5 of 1,289 in population, number 1,133 in median household income, number 997 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Syracuse typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 17°F. The area sees roughly 128 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | De Witt, NY | 3.6 mi. | 25,838 |
| 2. | Amboy, NY | 6.8 mi. | 1,263 |
| 3. | Camillus, NY | 8.1 mi. | 24,167 |
| 4. | Manlius, NY | 8.8 mi. | 32,370 |
| 5. | Cicero, NY | 9.4 mi. | 31,632 |
| 6. | Van Buren, NY | 9.4 mi. | 13,185 |
| 7. | Clay, NY | 10.1 mi. | 58,206 |
| 8. | LaFayette, NY | 10.5 mi. | 4,952 |
What is the population of Syracuse, New York?
Syracuse has a population of about 146,384 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Syracuse, New York in?
Syracuse is located in Onondaga County, New York.
What is the median home value in Syracuse, New York?
The median home value in Syracuse is about $138,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Syracuse, New York?
The median personal income in Syracuse is about $27,294 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Syracuse, New York?
Since 1950, 10 tornadoes have been recorded in Onondaga County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Syracuse, New York?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 17 degrees, with around 128 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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