Population 9,905 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University Hill
Household size in University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.03 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.53 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −1.29 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in University Hill are small: just 1.53 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 dropped from 2.83, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Syracuse neighborhood has smaller households.
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 University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 20.0 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 20.0 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.5 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
University Hill is young: half of its residents are under 20.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has crept up from 20.0 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. University Hill has the youngest population of any Syracuse neighborhood.
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 University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.0% of households in University Hill, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 University Hill
Renters in University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 98.7% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 98.2% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 100.0% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in University Hill: 100.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About four in ten owners (39.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. No other Syracuse neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
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 University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.1% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.9% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.4% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.6% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +19.5 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 42.6% of the housing in University Hill, 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. Vacancy is up 19.5 points from 2006–10, 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 University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +22 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in University Hill is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing. University Hill has the newest homes of any Syracuse neighborhood.
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 University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $571 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $795 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $805 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $973 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$403 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in University Hill pays $973 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $403 a month from 2006–10, a 71% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 45.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 University Hill
Bachelor's degrees in University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.2% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 74.2% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +41.8 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in University Hill: 74.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 41.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Syracuse neighborhood has a higher share of college graduates.
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 University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.6% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in University Hill is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. University Hill has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Syracuse neighborhoods.
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 University Hill
| Period | University Hill | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in University Hill: 14.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Syracuse neighborhood has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
University Hill compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Hill | 1.53 | 20.5 | 8.0% | 100.0% | 42.6% | 1987 | $973 | 74.2% | 94.0% | 14.5% |
| Near Eastside | 2.01 | 30.3 | 11.6% | 82.6% | 16.1% | 1974 | $1,097 | 45.2% | 86.7% | 2.9% |
| Westcott | 2.24 | 29.9 | 5.6% | 56.7% | 13.6% | 1951 | $1,271 | 54.5% | 96.5% | 5.6% |
| University-Syracuse | 2.04 | 31.8 | 12.7% | 43.2% | 17.2% | 1940 | $1,347 | 66.3% | 97.0% | 5.6% |
| Southwest | 2.65 | 28.9 | 34.4% | 82.3% | 14.5% | 1949 | $822 | 9.0% | 69.9% | 12.6% |
| Downtown Syracuse | 1.33 | 32.5 | 2.3% | 95.8% | 8.3% | 1963 | $1,402 | 55.1% | 88.0% | 3.1% |
| Near Northeast | 1.99 | 38.1 | 13.6% | 81.9% | 16.8% | 1960 | $975 | 23.0% | 81.7% | 8.9% |
| Brighton | 2.83 | 33.0 | 34.8% | 65.9% | 19.6% | 1941 | $1,099 | 12.5% | 76.5% | 11.5% |
| Lincoln Park-Syracuse | 1.94 | 38.8 | 9.3% | 39.2% | 9.5% | 1947 | $965 | 36.3% | 88.9% | 4.3% |
| Outer Comstock | 1.73 | 34.9 | 3.0% | 77.0% | 11.3% | 1976 | $1,046 | 57.0% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| Near Westside | 2.49 | 33.2 | 35.0% | 72.7% | 18.1% | 1945 | $955 | 12.8% | 71.9% | 19.1% |
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 University Hill. 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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