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North Syracuse, NY

North Syracuse, NY.

Population: 19,917 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in North Syracuse, NY is $248,949 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,000 after a median 12 days on market. 5 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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$248,949

Typical home value

+6.9%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$248,949
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+26.4%
5-year appreciation
+51.3%
10-year appreciation
+112.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$248,949
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
$282,000
Median list price
$259,900
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+19.0%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
59
For-sale inventory
33
Sale-to-list ratio
109.7%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+4.6%
Days to pending
12 days
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.3 : 1
Schools include
ALLEN ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KARL W SAILE BEAR ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH SYRACUSE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, SMITH ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, MAIN STREET 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
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 (5.7 mi)
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
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in
Annual snowfall
127.8 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
10.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
561
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
42,672
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,896

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) (2 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
1960
Housing built before 1970
72.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.3%
Median annual property tax
$4,355
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
82.3%

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

North SyracuseState medianUS median
Typical home value$248,949$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$282,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market12 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,355$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 North Syracuse, NY?
$248,949.
What is the median sale price in North Syracuse, NY?
$282,000.
How long do homes take to sell in North Syracuse, NY?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in North Syracuse, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,493/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in North Syracuse, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, winter weather, inland flooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in North 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 North 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 North Syracuse, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve North Syracuse, NY?
5 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is North Syracuse, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 10.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in North Syracuse, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in North Syracuse, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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