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North Syracuse, New York

Introduction to North Syracuse, New York

North Syracuse, New York, in Onondaga county, is 6 miles N of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 140 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village has easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Syracuse metropolitan area. North Syracuse contains a population of approximately 6,862.

North Syracuse History

Originally named Centerville, the area was renamed in 1880, and was incorporated as a village in 1925. Many local streets are named after the family members of the first settlers, the Fergerson family. The United States' first plank road was created in Syracuse for salt transportation.

North Syracuse and Nearby Attractions

  • Kennedy Park
  • Everson Museum of Art
  • Green Lakes State Park
  • Lorenzo State Historic Site
  • Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Things To Do In North Syracuse

Visitors may spend time at several parks in North Syracuse including Kennedy Park, Green Lakes State Park, Toll Road Park, Veterans Memorial Park, and Lonergan Park. Heritage Park has tennnis courts, a basketball court, hiking trails, and softball fields. Those interested in history may enjoy a visit to nearby museums like Erie Canal Museum, Salt Museum, Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, and the Everson Museum of Art.

North Syracuse Transportation

The Syracuse Hancock International airport is nearby.

North Syracuse Higher Education

Colleges close to North Syracuse include Syracuse University, Le Moyne College, and Onondaga Community College.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%North Syracuse Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of North Syracuse, NY

Comparing North Syracuse to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men65
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty54
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built37
Affordability of Property Taxes37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime87

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