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Syracuse, KS


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Syracuse, Kansas

Syracuse, Kansas, in Hamilton county, is 156 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 176 miles E of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 1,824.

The People and Families of Syracuse

In Syracuse, about 62% of adults are married.

Approximately 21% of Syracuse is non-white. Syracuse offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Syracuse had a median family income of $37,976.

Syracuse Housing

Syracuse has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Syracuse, 88% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Syracuse can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Syracuse strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Syracuse Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Syracuse Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Syracuse Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Syracuse, KS

Comparing Syracuse to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Men65
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built46
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