Population 9,119 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Syracuse
Household size in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Syracuse are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.42, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 37.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.2 | 38.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 39.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 39.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Syracuse skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.2, mirroring the country. Of the 187 Indiana cities with 5,000+ people, only three are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Syracuse: 8.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Syracuse
Renters in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 28.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 30.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 29.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Syracuse is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 11.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 9.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 26.2% of the housing in Syracuse, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1977 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Syracuse run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. Indiana as a whole looks much the same. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the north.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $698 | $763 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $686 | $819 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $829 | $903 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,078 | $1,146 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$381 | +$384 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Syracuse costs $1,078 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $381 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Syracuse
Bachelor's degrees in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 23.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.3% | 24.6% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 27.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 30.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Syracuse than nationally: 27.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Indiana as a whole looks much the same. The share with a degree has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 86.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.7% | 87.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.6% | 88.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.4% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Syracuse have finished high school as nationally: 89.4%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Syracuse
| Period | Syracuse | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.9% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Syracuse has been low: just 1.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Syracuse compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 2.34 | 47.7 | 8.3% | 17.4% | 26.2% | 1973 | $1,078 | 27.2% | 89.4% | 1.9% |
| Indian Village | 2.60 | 38.9 | 7.7% | 25.2% | 18.9% | 1966 | $1,000 | 25.1% | 84.8% | 4.9% |
| Enchanted Hills | 2.60 | 41.5 | 10.8% | 26.2% | 13.8% | 1971 | $1,006 | 12.0% | 73.5% | 3.3% |
| Cromwell | 2.51 | 44.0 | 10.8% | 20.5% | 19.2% | 1966 | $1,052 | 13.7% | 78.9% | 3.6% |
| Milford | 2.72 | 39.0 | 6.4% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 1979 | $1,049 | 12.7% | 81.1% | 1.2% |
| North Webster | 2.11 | 51.7 | 6.7% | 16.2% | 32.3% | 1975 | $1,185 | 25.0% | 93.1% | 4.4% |
| Milford Junction | 2.91 | 40.6 | 4.5% | 9.5% | 5.4% | 1988 | $1,156 | 18.6% | 80.8% | 1.5% |
| Leesburg | 2.63 | 45.5 | 9.1% | 18.0% | 35.8% | 1979 | $1,111 | 26.0% | 88.6% | 7.8% |
| New Paris | 2.98 | 35.5 | 9.2% | 10.8% | 4.6% | 1979 | $1,053 | 20.7% | 77.8% | 0.9% |
| Oswego | 2.55 | 41.1 | 10.3% | 6.3% | 18.5% | 1993 | $1,074 | 46.4% | 87.8% | 0.0% |
| Clunette | 2.60 | 29.5 | 15.3% | 47.5% | 14.5% | 1993 | $1,383 | 23.0% | 91.9% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Syracuse. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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