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Syracuse, New York

Introduction to Syracuse, New York

Incorporated as a village in 1824, and as a city in 1848, Syracuse is home to approximately 150,000 inhabitants. The metropolitan area, including Auburn, has a population of about 730,000. Syracuse is located in the center of New York state. It sits 35 miles southwest of Lake Ontario, and 200 miles northwest of New York City.

Syracuse lies in the homeland of the Onondaga Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy. The first Europeans were French missionaries and traders who could not remain due to the Iroquois alliance with the British. Notable events in the city's history are the post-war granting of land to ex-officers of the Continental Army, discovery of salt in nearby swamps, and completion of the Erie Canal in 1825.

In 2001, Greater Syracuse was among the finalists in the "All-America City" awards given by the National Civic League. In 2004, the city was named one of the "Top 25 Medium Size Cities for Doing Business In" by Inc. Magazine.

Total precipitation in Syracuse is about 40.5 inches per year. Snowfalls average 121.1 inches annually. Temperatures reach 90 degrees an average of eight days each summer. July average daily high and low temperatures are 81.7 and 60.1 degrees Fahrenheit. January average daily highs and lows are 31.4 and 14.0 degrees Fahrenheit.

The services and education industries are the largest employers in the Syracuse area, followed by the utilities and manufacturing industries. The largest businesses include:

  • Syracuse University
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University
  • National Grid
  • Wegmans Food Markets
  • Oneida Nation and Oneida Nation Enterprises
  • St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center
  • Magna International
  • Verizon Communications

Arts and Leisure

Syracuse cultural, historical and leisure attractions include:

  • The Syracuse University Art Collection
  • The Everson Museum of Art
  • The Community Folk Art Center
  • The Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra
  • The Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
  • The Syracuse Opera
  • The Central New York Ballet
  • The Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)
  • The Erie Canal Museum
  • The Salt Museum
  • The Onondaga Historical Association Museum

Syracuse sports teams include:

  • The Syracuse SkyChiefs, a Triple-A baseball club of the International League affiliated with the Toronto Blue Jays
  • The Syracuse Crunch Hockey Club of the American Hockey League
  • The athletic teams at Syracuse University which compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference

Contact Accredited Schools With Online Options

devry
  • Lots of Locations
  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • DeVry University Online

University of Phoenix
  • Online or On Campus
  • Business/MBA
  • Teaching
  • Nursing & Medical Admin

ITT Tech
  • Lots of Locations
  • Technician Programs
  • Criminal Justice
  • ITT Tech Online

Kaplan
  • Attend Online
  • Nursing
  • Education
  • Legal Studies

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySyracuse Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Syracuse Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Syracuse Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Syracuse Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Syracuse, NY

Comparing 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
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens84
Racial Diversity510
Children Under 5 Years Old48
Age of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Property Taxes27
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime71
Low Violent Crime41

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Study Online in Syracuse

Strayer University
  • Online and On Campus
  • Business/Accounting
  • Computers & IT
  • Homeland Security

Walden University
  • 100% Online
  • Business/MBA
  • Education Degrees
  • Human Services & Counseling

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Historic Syracuse

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Syracuse (from the University) c1900.

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Syracuse (from the University) c1900.

Yates Hotel c1905.

High School c1904.

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