Syracuse

Syracuse, NY

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More than just a college town

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Situated in Central New York, Syracuse is home to Syracuse University. More than just a college town, Syracuse grants residents and visitors alike access to plenty of amenities.

While in Syracuse, you have the option of cheering on the Syracuse Chiefs at NBT Bank Stadium and the Syracuse Orange at Carrier Dome, perusing the many shops at Destiny USA, seeing a range of animals at Rosamond Gifford Zoo, catching a performance at Landmark Theatre, checking out the latest exhibit at the Museum of Science and Technology, ice skating in Clinton Square, exploring the Erie Canal Museum, discovering the gems in Armory Square, and attending the Great New York State Fair.

Traveling and commuting from Syracuse is easy with access to Syracuse Hancock International Airport in addition to Interstates 81, 90, 481, and 690. Niagara Falls, Rochester, and Albany are all less than a three-hour drive from Syracuse—perfect for a weekend getaway.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,197 for a studio, $1,183 for one bedroom, $1,393 for two bedrooms, and $2,024 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Syracuse has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,183/month
662 Sq Ft
House
$2,338/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,711/month
962 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,407/month
1,474 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Syracuse, NY

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Syracuse, NY is 2.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Syracuse is 3.3% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,183 - $2,024. You can expect to pay 0.9% less for groceries, 0.3% more for utilities, and 6.6% more for transportation.

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Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

35

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Syracuse Latin School

Public

Grades PK-8

642 Students

6
out of 10

Roxboro Road Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

715 Students

5
out of 10

Cherry Road Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-4

365 Students

5
out of 10

Lemoyne Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

351 Students

5
out of 10

Onondaga Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

327 Students

5
out of 10

Syracuse Latin School

Public

Grades PK-8

642 Students

6
out of 10

Roxboro Road Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

715 Students

5
out of 10

Grant Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

608 Students

4
out of 10

Onondaga Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

554 Students

4
out of 10

Salem Hyde Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-7

482 Students

4
out of 10

Westhill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

550 Students

8
out of 10

Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central

Public

Grades 9-12

581 Students

3
out of 10

Nottingham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,226 Students

2
out of 10

Henninger High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,499 Students

1
out of 10

Corcoran High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,252 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Erie Canal Museum
  • Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
  • Rosamond Gifford Zoo
  • Clark Reservation State Park
  • Hill Top Ranch

Airports

  • Syracuse Hancock International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.