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Near Eastside

New York · Syracuse · 4,352 residents · 0.733 sq mi
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The short version

Near Eastside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $165,898. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Syracuse median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Near Eastside; 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 32.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,352
Population density
5,937 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,278
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,980
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.579
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,898
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,096
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.2%
79.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.7%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(2,013)
Black22.2%(965)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(709)
Asian11.9%(519)
Other3.4%(146)
Diversity Score86.9%(3,781)
2024
White, non-Hispanic46.3%(2,013)
Black22.2%(965)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(709)
Asian11.9%(519)
Other3.4%(146)
Diversity Score86.9%(3,781)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
39.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.8%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.3%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Foreign born
29.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Near Eastside

Chinatown
Pop 3,358
San Pablo Gateway
Pop 4,493
Jones Valley
Pop 4,147
South End
Pop 3,870
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NEAR EASTSIDE VS
Chinatown
Income$34,912+2%
Home value$1,051,300+534%
Population3,358−23%
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NEAR EASTSIDE VS
San Pablo Gateway
Income$39,598+16%
Home value$825,143+397%
Population4,493+3%
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NEAR EASTSIDE VS
Jones Valley
Income$39,765+16%
Home value$80,004−52%
Population4,147−5%
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NEAR EASTSIDE VS
South End
Income$38,786+13%
Home value$114,901−31%
Population3,870−11%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Near Eastside, Syracuse, New York?

Near Eastside, Syracuse, New York has about 4,352 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Near Eastside, Syracuse, New York?

The typical household in Near Eastside, Syracuse, New York earns about $34,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near Eastside, Syracuse, New York expensive?

In Near Eastside, Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $165,898, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Near Eastside, Syracuse, New York?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Near Eastside, Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Near Eastside, Syracuse, New York?

About 42.7% of people in Near Eastside, 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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