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Syracuse, UT


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Syracuse, Utah

Syracuse, Utah, in Davis county, is 5 miles W of Layton, Utah (center to center) and 378 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Salt Lake City - Ogden metropolitan area. Syracuse contains a population of approximately 9,398.

The People and Families of Syracuse

In Syracuse, about 73% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Syracuse, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Syracuse.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Syracuse had a median family income of $60,000. The typical family in Syracuse is better off than most in Utah. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Syracuse.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Syracuse favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,052. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Syracuse Housing

Syracuse has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Rents in Syracuse tend toward the low side for Utah.

Commuting

In Syracuse, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Syracuse Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 8%Syracuse People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Syracuse Median Family Income
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 18%Syracuse Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Syracuse, UT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity48
Well-Paid Single Men24
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population13
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents89
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals14
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime63

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