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North Syracuse, NY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for North Syracuse - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

6,727
Residents
$66,158
Median income
$150,300
Median home
$1,392
Median rent (state)

North Syracuse - the verdict

Nationally, North Syracuse sits in the 45th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

45th
percentile, household income
27th
percentile, home value
54th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: North Syracuse, NY

North Syracuse is a small town in New York, home to 6,727 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. North Syracuse households earn a median of $66,158 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.3%. Home values in North Syracuse run a median of $150,300, and the median resident age is 39.2 years. 21.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 62.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 48 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Low Activity).

New York carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.9 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,392 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New York's average monthly utility costs around $285 (state average). On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 91.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

6,727 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New York

Median Household Income

$66,158 /yr

Poverty 9.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.9 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, New York average

How does North Syracuse compare to other US cities?

North Syracuse measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 45% higher than other cities
Home value 27% pricier than other cities
Median rent 54% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares North Syracuse against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New York only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New York-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places North Syracuse toward the bottom of New York's cities

Among the 1,254 New York cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, North Syracuse ranks #962 - the 23rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares North Syracuse only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#828 of 1,205
31st percentile in New York
Median Gross Rent
#728 of 1,256
38th percentile in New York
Median Home Value
#869 of 1,202
28th percentile in New York
Poverty Rate
#336 of 1,246
73rd percentile in New York
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#962 of 1,254
23rd percentile in New York

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New York only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

45thIncome percentile

45th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How North Syracuse's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$150,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 73% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. North Syracuse $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - North Syracuse, NY North Syracuse, NY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Syracuse, NY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution North Syracuse, NY median $66,158/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
North Syracuse, NY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for North Syracuse, NY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
6,727
Median Income
$66,158
Median Home Value
$150,300
Median Age
39.2
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Labor force participation
62.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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6,650 residents6,700 residents6,750 residents6,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 6,711 residents 6,773 residents ▲ +0.9%
North Syracuse's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
48
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
48
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
7.1
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 48
2022 0
2023 0
2024 48

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.8%
Carpool
11.4%
Public Transit
0.2%
Walk
0.9%
Work from Home
5.2%

Based on 3,594 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New York - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$65
avg/month
Total Utilities
$285
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New York state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New York state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county North Syracuse sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.9
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,392/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
91.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New York

Bayville
6,744 people
Tappan
6,704 people
Lawrence
6,771 people
University at Buffalo
6,776 people
South Hill
6,805 people
Warwick
6,625 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Syracuse's 6,727 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

South Patrick Shores, FL
6,726 people
Vine Grove, KY
6,721 people
Brookings, OR
6,733 people
Northborough, MA
6,720 people
Nuevo, CA
6,737 people
Pinehurst, MA
6,737 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Syracuse's $66,158 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Blanchardville, WI
$66,161 median income
Rebersburg, PA
$66,154 median income
Gonzales, LA
$66,152 median income
Fort Myers Shores, FL
$66,150 median income
Kittitas, WA
$66,150 median income
Excel, AL
$66,167 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Syracuse, NY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition North Syracuse, NY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 84.7% 6.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.7% White 84.7% Black or African American 2.8% Asian 1.0% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.3% Two or more races 6.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How North Syracuse compares to nearby New York cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
North Syracuse (this city) 6,727 $66,158
Bayville 6,744 $143,571
Tappan 6,704 $177,143
Lawrence 6,771 $174,787
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NY NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Syracuse, NY?

What is the population of North Syracuse, NY? +

The population of North Syracuse, NY stands at 6,727 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Syracuse, NY? +

Median annual household income in North Syracuse runs $66,158, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Syracuse? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Syracuse; the closest available measure is the New York state average, a cost of living index of 107.9 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New York vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in North Syracuse, NY? +

North Syracuse's median home value sits at $150,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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