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Far West-Side

New York · Syracuse · 6,344 residents · 1.319 sq mi
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The short version

Far West-Side has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,428. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $130,139. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Far West-Side; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,344
Population density
4,810 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,428
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,488
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,139
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,133
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.6%
57.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(4,809)
Black7.2%(455)
Hispanic / Latino7%(446)
Asian1.1%(69)
Other8.9%(565)
Diversity Score50.9%(3,229)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(4,809)
Black7.2%(455)
Hispanic / Latino7%(446)
Asian1.1%(69)
Other8.9%(565)
Diversity Score50.9%(3,229)
Diversity Score
51
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
Female
53.7%
Foreign born
5.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York?

Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York has about 6,344 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York?

The typical household in Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York earns about $58,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York expensive?

In Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $130,139, and the typical rent is about $1,133 a month.

How educated are people in Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York?

About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York?

About 20.7% of people in Far West-Side, Syracuse, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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