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What are the crime rate and median income in Syracuse, NY?
According to the FBI, Syracuse had 6.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 66% higher than the New York rate (3.7). Median household income is $47,819 and the median home value is $138,400. About 146,384 people live in Syracuse.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Syracuse?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Syracuse at 6.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (893 in all). For comparison, that is 66% higher than the New York rate (3.7) and 87% higher than the national rate (3.3). 13 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 4,677 offenses (32.1 per 1,000; New York: 15.7). Car thefts stand out: 5.6 per 1,000, about 2.8 times the national rate. Compared with 2022, when 1,294 were reported, the count is down 31%.
| Offense (2025) | Syracuse count | Per 1,000 | New York per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 893 | 6.1 | 3.7 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 13 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 72 | 0.49 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 199 | 1.4 | 0.91 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 609 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,677 | 32.1 | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 779 | 5.3 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,083 | 21.1 | 13.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 815 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Syracuse changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 1,294 | 4,430 | 17 |
| 2023 | 1,169 | 5,497 | 18 |
| 2024 | 1,111 | 6,147 | 22 |
| 2025 | 893 | 4,677 | 13 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Syracuse Police Department's own reports.
How does Syracuse compare with New York?
Households in Syracuse have a median income of $47,819 (New York: $85,974). The median owner-occupied home is worth $138,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,039 a month. About 146,384 people live on 25 square miles of land, roughly 5,842 per square mile. The city lies in Onondaga County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Syracuse | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 146,384 | 19,852,366 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $47,819 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $138,400 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,039 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 28.8% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 41.6% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 31.8 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Syracuse?
Syracuse has 2 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Woodland Reservoir Dam (36 ft) and Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam (13 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Onondaga County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Syracuse?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 23 highway work zones in Syracuse city limits (16 active that day). Roads listed: I-690, I-81 and NY 298. 19 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Syracuse?
Federal school lists place 36 public and 5 private schools within Syracuse. 4 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 5 state parks or recreation areas: Chittenango Falls State Park, Clark Reservation State Park, Green Lakes State Park, Helen L. McNitt State Park and Old Erie Canal State Historic Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Syracuse
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Syracuse city limits. There are 3 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
19 liquor stores are on the map inside the Syracuse city limits: 2008 Wine & Liquor (Syracuse), Alamo's Wine & Liquor INC (Syracuse), Brighton Liquors (Syracuse), Camillus Liquors INC (Syracuse), City Liquor LLC (Syracuse), Elmwood Wine & Liquors (Syracuse), Geddes Liquor & Wine (Syracuse), Harbor View Wine And Liquors (Syracuse) and 11 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Syracuse city limits: Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York, Inc.-Syracuse (Syracuse).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Syracuse?
In 2025, Syracuse had 6.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (893 reported), 66% higher than the New York rate (3.7). The property-crime rate was 32.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Syracuse?
$47,819 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $85,974 for New York.
How much do homes cost in Syracuse?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $138,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $423,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Syracuse?
Onondaga County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Utica, NY (46 mi) · Irondequoit, NY (73 mi) · Rochester, NY (75 mi) · Schenectady, NY (113 mi) · Scranton, PA (116 mi) · Albany, NY (122 mi)
More: New York statewide numbers · county page: Onondaga County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Syracuse city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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