Population 3,846 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in University-Syracuse
Household size in University-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.49 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in University-Syracuse are small: just 2.04 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. Household size has dropped from 2.53 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.8 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.3 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.9 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.8 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.8, University-Syracuse is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Compared with other Syracuse neighborhoods, University-Syracuse is younger than most.
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-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in University-Syracuse than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%.
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-Syracuse
Renters in University-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.0% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.7% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.2% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in University-Syracuse than nationally: 43.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 44.4% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Compared with other Syracuse neighborhoods, though, University-Syracuse has a lower share of renters than most.
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-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.2% of the housing in University-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. University-Syracuse has a higher vacancy rate than the great majority of Syracuse neighborhoods.
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-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1941 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in University-Syracuse is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1940, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. No other Syracuse neighborhood has older homes.
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-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,049 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,092 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,321 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,347 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$298 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in University-Syracuse runs $1,347 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Syracuse area overall ($1,138). The typical renter here spends 38.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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-Syracuse
Bachelor's degrees in University-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.7% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 75.8% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.2% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.3% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in University-Syracuse: 66.3% 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. Only one 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-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in University-Syracuse: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. University-Syracuse has the highest share of high school graduates of any Syracuse neighborhood.
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-Syracuse
| Period | University-Syracuse | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in University-Syracuse is close to the national rate: 5.6% of the labor force, against 5.4%. 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-Syracuse 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-Syracuse | 2.04 | 31.8 | 12.7% | 43.2% | 17.2% | 1940 | $1,347 | 66.3% | 97.0% | 5.6% |
| Westcott | 2.24 | 29.9 | 5.6% | 56.7% | 13.6% | 1951 | $1,271 | 54.5% | 96.5% | 5.6% |
| 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% |
| Outer Comstock | 1.73 | 34.9 | 3.0% | 77.0% | 11.3% | 1976 | $1,046 | 57.0% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| Meadowbrook | 1.92 | 47.2 | 2.2% | 27.3% | 12.7% | 1950 | $1,758 | 62.2% | 89.5% | 12.3% |
| Brighton | 2.83 | 33.0 | 34.8% | 65.9% | 19.6% | 1941 | $1,099 | 12.5% | 76.5% | 11.5% |
| Salt Springs | 2.35 | 30.9 | 24.0% | 45.6% | 10.1% | 1957 | $1,170 | 30.9% | 90.3% | 4.5% |
| 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% |
| Lincoln Park-Syracuse | 1.94 | 38.8 | 9.3% | 39.2% | 9.5% | 1947 | $965 | 36.3% | 88.9% | 4.3% |
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-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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