Syracuse metro, NY relocation guide
Moving to Syracuse, NY
$219,000Median listing price
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About Syracuse
Syracuse is the county seat of Onondaga County and the economic and cultural hub of Central New York, with 148,620 residents in the city and about 662,057 across the metro area. Founded on the Erie Canal and the salt industry — the "Salt City" — it is now a center for higher education, research, and health care, home to Syracuse University, Destiny USA (the largest shopping mall in New York), and the interchange of I-81 and I-90.
Home prices in Syracuse
The median listing price in Syracuse is $219,000.
Top places in Syracuse
- Destiny USA — the largest shopping mall in New York and the 10th largest in the country, on the city's north side.
- Armory Square — downtown dining, nightlife, and boutique shopping district.
- Clinton Square — the historic downtown square where the Erie Canal once ran.
- Everson Museum of Art — I.M. Pei-designed museum of American art.
- Syracuse University and the JMA Wireless Dome — big-time college sports and campus life on University Hill.
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park — zoo and park on the city's west side.
- Landmark Theatre — restored 1928 movie palace hosting concerts and shows.
- Billings Park — downtown triangular park (shown in the Commons photo below).
Syracuse FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Syracuse, NY?
The median listing price in Syracuse is $219,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Syracuse, NY?
Commute details vary by neighborhood.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.