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Near Westside

New York · Syracuse · 6,597 residents · 0.861 sq mi
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The short version

Near Westside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $96,452. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Syracuse median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Near Westside; 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 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,597
Population density
7,662 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,469
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$16,104
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,452
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$916
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.0%
73.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(1,292)
Black34%(2,240)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(2,162)
Asian1%(64)
Other12.7%(839)
Diversity Score90.3%(5,959)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(1,292)
Black34%(2,240)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(2,162)
Asian1%(64)
Other12.7%(839)
Diversity Score90.3%(5,959)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
42.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
Foreign born
5.4%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 7,434
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Central
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Income$31,567+15%
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Frequently asked

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

Near Westside, Syracuse, New York has about 6,597 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Near Westside, Syracuse, New York earns about $27,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Near Westside, Syracuse, New York expensive?

In Near Westside, Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $96,452, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

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

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Near Westside, Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 49.7% of people in Near Westside, 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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