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University Hill

New York · Syracuse · 9,905 residents · 0.601 sq mi
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University Hill has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,623. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. At a median age of 19.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Syracuse median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up University Hill; 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 19.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,905
Population density
16,481 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
19.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,623
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$8,278
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.629
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$825
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.3%
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(6,268)
Black11.9%(1,182)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(676)
Asian15.3%(1,517)
Other2.6%(262)
Diversity Score69.6%(6,890)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(6,268)
Black11.9%(1,182)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(676)
Asian15.3%(1,517)
Other2.6%(262)
Diversity Score69.6%(6,890)
Diversity Score
70
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
17.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
50.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
53.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%
Foreign born
8.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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

University Hill, Syracuse, New York has about 9,905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in University Hill, Syracuse, New York earns about $19,623 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is University Hill, Syracuse, New York expensive?

In University Hill, Syracuse, New York, the typical rent is about $825 a month.

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

About 43.8% of adults age 25 and over in University Hill, Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 50.2% of people in University Hill, 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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