Syracuse is a medium-sized city located in the state of Utah. With a population of 35,561 people and six associated neighborhoods, Syracuse is the 33rd largest community in Utah. Much of the housing stock in Syracuse was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Syracuse economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Syracuse, where the median household income is $125,602.00.
Housing costs in Syracuse are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Utah.
Also of interest is that Syracuse has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 14.60% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Syracuse is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Syracuse a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Syracuse has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Syracuse’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The citizens of Syracuse are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 37.01% of adults in Syracuse have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Syracuse in 2022 was $38,835, which is upper middle income relative to Utah and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $155,340 for a family of four.
Syracuse is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Syracuse home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Syracuse residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Syracuse include English, Irish, German, Swedish, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Syracuse is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.