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South Valley

New York · Syracuse · 7,768 residents · 2.914 sq mi
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The short version

South Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,578. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $120,568. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up South Valley; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,768
Population density
2,666 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,578
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,384
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,568
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,030
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.8%
41.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(4,331)
Black21.5%(1,670)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(836)
Asian6.6%(509)
Other5.4%(422)
Diversity Score78%(6,060)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(4,331)
Black21.5%(1,670)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(836)
Asian6.6%(509)
Other5.4%(422)
Diversity Score78%(6,060)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.4%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
Female
52.6%
Foreign born
9.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Pop 8,111
Downtown
Pop 7,864
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Pop 7,319
Garden District
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Income$52,649+4%
Home value$204,840+70%
Population8,111+4%
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Downtown
Income$46,491−8%
Home value$545,113+352%
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Hunter Industrial Park
Income$54,070+7%
Home value$229,963+91%
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Income$46,604−8%
Home value$219,344+82%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Valley, Syracuse, New York?

South Valley, Syracuse, New York has about 7,768 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Valley, Syracuse, New York?

The typical household in South Valley, Syracuse, New York earns about $50,578 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Valley, Syracuse, New York expensive?

In South Valley, Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $120,568, and the typical rent is about $1,030 a month.

How educated are people in South Valley, Syracuse, New York?

About 36.4% of adults age 25 and over in South Valley, Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Valley, Syracuse, New York?

About 14.6% of people in South Valley, 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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