salaryRent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,880 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 79 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Syracuse?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Syracuse
| Size | North Syracuse | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $787 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,238 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Syracuse overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Syracuse, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Syracuse
Life in North Syracuse
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Syracuse?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $291 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $163,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Syracuse, NY?
Renting in North Syracuse costs a median of about $1,422 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in North Syracuse?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,880 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Syracuse cheap or expensive?
North Syracuse is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $76,602. It ranks 79th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Syracuse?
The median homeowner in North Syracuse pays $4,764 a year in property taxes, about 2.92% of the median home value.
Is North Syracuse more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in North Syracuse?
The median home value in North Syracuse is $163,000, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,693 people live in North Syracuse. Numbers are typical (middle) values.