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East Syracuse, NY

East Syracuse, NY.

Population: 14,253 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Syracuse, NY is $257,181 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $253,000 after a median 7 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,200/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,181

Typical home value

+3.7%

1-year change

7

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$257,181
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+21.2%
5-year appreciation
+45.3%
10-year appreciation
+107.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$257,181
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$253,000
Median list price
$239,450
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
-8.0%
Median days on market
7 days
Homes sold (recent period)
41
For-sale inventory
28
Sale-to-list ratio
105.3%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
+4.3%
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,200/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,050/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,493/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,808/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,962/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
EAST SYRACUSE MINOA CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, FREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EAST SYRACUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PINE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL, WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
80
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Onondaga Lake (8.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
44.0°F
Average high
54.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.5 in
Annual snowfall
117.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
298
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
52,209
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,395

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ONEIDA HEALTH HOSPITAL, ST JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,958 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
63.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,383
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
79.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
207,803
Average weekly wage
$1,337
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,701

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

East SyracuseState medianUS median
Typical home value$257,181$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$253,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market7 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,200/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,383$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in East Syracuse, NY?
$257,181.
What is the median sale price in East Syracuse, NY?
$253,000.
How long do homes take to sell in East Syracuse, NY?
Median days on market: 7 days.
What is typical rent in East Syracuse, NY?
Typical rent: $1,200/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East Syracuse, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning.
Is East Syracuse, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within East Syracuse, NY. 80 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in East Syracuse, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East Syracuse, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Syracuse, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East Syracuse, NY?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is East Syracuse, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 13.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East Syracuse, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Syracuse, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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