Syracuse is a small town of 601 in Ohio, with a median household income of $53,571
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Syracuse stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Syracuse is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Syracuse city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.2
Syracuse's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Syracuse costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Syracuse, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$638
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,571
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Syracuse's violent crime rate is 161.5 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.5 /100k
Property Crime
558.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Syracuse, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Syracuse sees average highs of 39.5°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Syracuse's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Syracuse roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,600 and median rent is $638/month.
Syracuse's violent crime rate is 161.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 558.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Syracuse, OH has a population of 601, a median household income of $53,571, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Syracuse averages 39.5°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches
with about 8.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Syracuse, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45779.
The population of Syracuse, Ohio is 601 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Syracuse: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $109,600, median household income $53,571, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Syracuse side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.