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New York · Syracuse · 4,456 residents · 1.021 sq mi
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University has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,223. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $204,252. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% more than the Syracuse median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up University; 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 33.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,456
Population density
4,364 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,223
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$40,587
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,252
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,411
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.9%
42.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(3,210)
Black5.2%(231)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(291)
Asian7.9%(351)
Other8.4%(373)
Diversity Score57.6%(2,567)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72%(3,210)
Black5.2%(231)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(291)
Asian7.9%(351)
Other8.4%(373)
Diversity Score57.6%(2,567)
Diversity Score
58
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
40.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
Female
54.1%
Foreign born
12.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in University, Syracuse, New York?

University, Syracuse, New York has about 4,456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University, Syracuse, New York earns about $77,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University, Syracuse, New York expensive?

In University, Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $204,252, and the typical rent is about $1,411 a month.

How educated are people in University, Syracuse, New York?

About 65.8% of adults age 25 and over in University, Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in University, Syracuse, New York?

About 17.4% of people in University, 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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