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Syracuse.
About
Life in Syracuse
If you're considering Syracuse, understand that you're looking at a fairly new suburb experiencing significant growing pains and opportunity. The median home price sits around $573,300, which is substantial but not unusual for the greater Salt Lake area—and household incomes here average $132,459, so many residents can manage it. Your commute to Salt Lake City or Ogden will typically run 29 minutes, which is manageable but worth factoring into your daily life.
Syracuse at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
28.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
97.5%
of households
Population Growth
+24.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Syracuse: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Syracuse, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.9%), and 6.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
36.3%
of residents
65 and Older
7.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
55.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
9.0%
of households
Married Couples
75.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.64
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 43% above UT average
Rent, home values, and income in Syracuse
In Syracuse, rent runs 43% above the UT average, and home values are 17% above the UT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
69.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,695
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $580,379 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below UT average
Unemployment in Syracuse and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Syracuse is 0.8 percentage points lower than the UT average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Syracuse Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Ogden-Clearfield, UT metro area
Commute28.5 min avg
How Syracuse residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Syracuse, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 62% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Ogden Hinckley Airport (OGD)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 21 mi
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
Major hub13.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 75% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Syracuse runs 75% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
83.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
421
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Syracuse Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
87.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Davis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Davis County, which includes Syracuse, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $1.2M |
| 2022 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 14 | Excessive Heat | $219,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 1 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
20 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Davis County, county-wide
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Davis County, which includes Syracuse, is typically good — 231 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
231
per year
Moderate Days
127
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Davis County, county-wide
Climate87°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Syracuse has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
38°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.3"
Annual Snowfall
22.8"
Hot Days/Year
49
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
86
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 21°F | 1.53" |
| Feb | 42°F | 25°F | 1.55" |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 1.71" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 1.97" |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 2.17" |
| Jun | 82°F | 55°F | 1.12" |
| Jul | 91°F | 65°F | 0.35" |
| Aug | 89°F | 63°F | 0.72" |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 1.06" |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 1.68" |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 1.17" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 1.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Syracuse
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Syracuse's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Hospital-davis
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Layton
Intermountain Health Layton Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Layton
Ogden Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.6 mi away · Ogden
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education24.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Syracuse
Syracuse's student/teacher ratio is 24.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 39.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
39.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Syracuse (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,360 students · in-state tuition $6,625 · 46% graduate · median earnings $60,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 226 students · 59% graduate · median earnings $41,796 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Golden Spike National Historical Park, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Syracuse
Syracuse has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Golden Spike National Historical Park (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Golden Spike National Historical Park
National Historical Park
44 mi awayTimpanogos Cave National Monument
National Monument
48 mi awayFossil Butte National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Syracuse
Davis County Library Syracuse Branch
1875 South 200 West, Syracuse
Cities Near Syracuse
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Syracuse?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Syracuse FAQ
Is Syracuse, Utah affordable?⌄
Syracuse's median rent is $2,140/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $133,443/year. Median home value is $573,300.
Is Syracuse, Utah safe?⌄
Syracuse's violent crime rate was 83 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 421 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Syracuse, Utah?⌄
Syracuse has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Syracuse, Utah?⌄
The cost of living in Syracuse is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,140/month and median household income is $133,443/year. The median home value is $573,300. About 69% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Syracuse, Utah?⌄
The average commute in Syracuse is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from