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Syracuse, OH


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Syracuse, Ohio

Syracuse, Ohio, in Meigs county, is 47 miles NE of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 86 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The village contains a population of approximately 879.

The People and Families of Syracuse

In Syracuse, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Syracuse had a median family income of $37,813.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Syracuse favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Syracuse Housing

Syracuse has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Homes in Syracuse are newer than those found in most places. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for Ohio. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Syracuse the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Syracuse, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 6%Syracuse Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 19%Syracuse Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Syracuse, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better42
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents810
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone55
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