Strong neighborhoods and strong futures in Syracuse
If you’re looking for a city with strong roots in historic preservation and neighborhood involvement, then look no further than Syracuse, New York. Anyone interested in establishing a family or a business will find strong family values and a commitment to progress in this city in central New York. Buying Syracuse real estate is an investment in the future as well as a commitment to a strong heritage.
Syracuse Fast Facts
- Population: 144,202
- Median Household Income: $27,037
- Median Home Value: $149,100
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, November 2007
- Syracuse is located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Syracuse workers is 17 minutes. Syracuse has access to many transportation options including bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via Syracuse Hancock International Airport and Tompkins County Airport.
Syracuse Employment
Major employers in the Syracuse area include Magna Drivetrain – New Process Gear Inc., Carrier Corporation, L. and J. G. Stickley, Inc., Welch Allyn, Inc., Anheuser-Busch Inc., Verizon, Bank of New York, MONY, Syracuse University, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, Crouse Hospital, Lockheed-Martin, National Grid and United Parcel Service.
Syracuse School Districts
The students of Syracuse are served by 56 public schools and 31 private schools. There are also 17 colleges and universities in the Syracuse area.
Syracuse Attractions
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- Bridge House Museum
- Canastota Canal Town Museum
- Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
- Erie Canal Museum
- Everson Museum of Art
- H. Lee White Marine Museum
- Salt Museum
- Lorenzo State Historic Site
- Syracuse Opera Company
- Syracuse Symphony Orchestra
Syracuse Parks and Recreation
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- Bridge House Museum
- Canastota Canal Town Museum
- Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum
- Erie Canal Museum
- Everson Museum of Art
- H. Lee White Marine Museum
- Salt Museum
- Lorenzo State Historic Site
- Syracuse Opera Company
- Syracuse Symphony Orchestra