Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) A+
Roji Tea Lounge
Coffee Shop
Café Kubal
Coffee Shop
Recess Coffee
Coffee Shop
Modern Malt Bakeshop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Stoop Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Salt City Coffee and Bar
Coffee Shop
Glazed and Confused
Coffee Shop
Café Kubal
Coffee Shop
Toasted
Coffee Shop
Strong Hearts;Strong Hearts Cafe
Coffee Shop
Freedom of Espresso
Coffee Shop
Salt City Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe Express
Coffee Shop
Hi Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peaks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Otto's Juice Box
Coffee Shop
Recess Coffee
Coffee Shop
Recess Coffee Tipperary Hill
Coffee Shop
Easy Cafe
Coffee Shop
A La Mode
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tous Les Jours
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (13) A+
Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center
Museum
Landmark Theatre
Theatre Arts
Redhouse Arts Center
Theatre Arts
John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters
Theatre Arts
Erie Canal Museum
Museum
Jazz Central
Theatre Arts
Most* (Museum of Science and Technology)
Museum
Bristol Omnitheatre
Cinema
War Memorial Arena
Stadium
War Memorial Arena
Theatre Arts
Everson Museum of Art
Museum
Nicholas J. Pirro Convention Center
Attraction
Trexx
Nightclub
The Warehouse Gallery
Art Gallery
La Casita Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Community Folk Art Center
Art Gallery
Community Folk Art Center
Theatre Arts
Syracuse Stage
Theatre Arts
Point of Contact Gallery
Art Gallery
Spark Contemporary Art Space
Art Gallery
Open Hand Theater
Theatre Arts
601 Tully
Art Gallery
ArtRage Gallery
Art Gallery
JMA Wireless Dome
Stadium
Lowe Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (12) A+
Sahm Brewing Company
Bar
Gannon's Isle
Sweets
Orbis Lounge
Bar
Wolff's Biergarten
Bar
Hanover Deli & Grocery Corp
Deli
The Evergreen
Bar
Syracuse Suds Factory
Bar
Downtown Deli
Fast Food
Blue Tusk
Bar
The Ice Cream Stand
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Kitty Hoynes Irish Pub and Restaurant
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Original Italian Pizza
Fast Food
BBQ House
Fast Food
Orange Hill Liquor
Alcohol
Joe's To Go
Fast Food
Franco's Pizzeria and Deli
Fast Food
Liquor Warehouse
Alcohol
Hub Liquor
Alcohol
New Long Cheng Chinese Food Take Out & Buffet
Fast Food
Pavone's Pizza
Fast Food
Spring Chinese Restaurant
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Franklin Grill
Bar
Fitness (1) A+
Central New York Philanthropy Center
Community Centre
Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Southwest Community Center
Community Centre
Northeast Community Center
Community Centre
Ernie Davis Fitness Center
Gym
Graham Fitness Center
Gym
Westcott Community Center
Community Centre
Core Fitness Training
Gym
Frank DeFrancisco Eastwood Community Center
Community Centre
Trillium Fitness Center
Gym
Get Fit Club Personal Training Studio
Gym
Crossfit Syracuse
Gym
Pacific Health Club
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Neulander Family Sports & Fitness Center
Gym
My Gym
Gym
Jewish Community Center of Syracuse
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Modern Malt Bakeshop
Bakery
Pasta's Daily Bread
Bakery
The Stoop Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Danny's Steaks
Bakery
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Lombardi's Fruits and Imports
Grocery Store
Nino's Italian Bakery
Bakery
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Di Lauro's Bakery and Pizza
Bakery
Pyramis Halal Meat Inc.
Butcher
Price Rite
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Asia Food Market
Grocery Store
Price Rite
Grocery Store
Food Market
Grocery Store
Harrison Bakery
Bakery
Oriental House of Syracuse
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Liehs and Steigerwald
Butcher
ALDI
Grocery Store
Syracuse Real Food Cooperative
Grocery Store
Price Chopper Western Lights
Grocery Store
Samir's Imported Foods
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Wegmans Onondaga
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
M. Lemp Park
Park
Salina Plaza
Park
Hanover Square
Park
Firefighter's Memorial Park
Park
Clinton Square
Park
Armory Square Park
Park
Robert R. Haggart Memorial Park
Park
Billings Park
Park
Forman Park
Park
Performance Park
Park
Roesler Park
Park
Schlosser Park
Park
James McGroarty Park
Park
Leavenworth Park
Park
Franklin Square Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Skiddy Park
Park
Clinton Playlot
Playground
Ward Bakery Park
Park
Rose Hill Cemetery
Park
Spirit of Jubilee Park
Park
Spencer Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Lipe Art Park
Park
Amos Park
Park
Shops (16) A+
Markowitz Florist
Florist
Dollar Wise
Discount Store
Villa
Clothing
Central Variety
Discount Store
Koolakian & Manro
Clothing
Artistry in Hanover
Hairdresser
Projex 214
Clothing
Industry Salon
Hairdresser
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
Mr. Shop Syracuse
Clothing
Frankie & Faye
Clothing
Mondo Optical
Optician
Executive Clothing Service
Clothing
Marisa's Fortress of Beauty
Hairdresser
Pure Salon
Beauty
Vagabond Clothing
Clothing
City Wireless
Electronics
Best Market
Convenience Store
Extra Kleen Food
Convenience Store
Hairanoia
Hairdresser
Midway Express
Convenience Store
Kleen Foods
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Near Westside (A+)

2. Eastwood (A+)

3. University (A+)

4. Westside (A+)

5. Lincoln Park (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 7.2% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (26)
Stops & Stations A+
B14
Bus Stop
B13
Bus Stop
B12
Bus Stop
C22
Bus Stop
B15
Bus Stop
A4
Bus Stop
B11
Bus Stop
Centro Transit Hub
Bus Station
C21
Bus Stop
A3
Bus Stop
B16
Bus Stop
A5
Bus Stop
B10
Bus Stop
C20
Bus Stop
A2
Bus Stop
A6
Bus Stop
B17
Bus Stop
B9
Bus Stop
C19
Bus Stop
A1
Bus Stop
A7
Bus Stop
B18
Bus Stop
B8
Bus Stop
Centro
Bus Stop
Regional Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
7.2% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Northside (A+)

2. Eastwood (A+)

3. University (A+)

4. Outer Comstock (A+)

5. Westside (A+)

cost of living C+

The cost of living in Downtown is 102/100 - which is 12% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. University Hill (A+)

2. Lakefront (A)

3. Southwest (A)

4. Near Northeast (A-)

5. Near Westside (A-)

crime D

Downtown crime rates are 2,176 per 100k, which is 1% higher than New York
Property Crime
1,684 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
492 crimes per 100k D-
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Meadowbrook (A-)

2. Sedgewick (B)

3. University (C+)

4. Wescott (C)

5. South Valley (C)

employment F

The median income in Downtown is $27,123 - which is 55% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$27,123 F
Unemployment Rate
4.9% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Lincoln Park (A+)

2. Meadowbrook (A-)

3. Skytop-South Campus (A-)

4. Strathmore (B+)

5. Far West-Side (B-)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (4)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Onondaga County Sheriff's Headquarters
Police
Syracuse Police Department
Police
Upstate Health Care Center
Clinic
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Fire Station 6
Fire Station
Upstate Specialty Services At Harrison Center
Clinic
Richard H. Hutchings Psychiatric Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Saint Josephs Hospital Health Center
Hospital
St. Joseph's Primary Care Center West
Clinic
Syracuse Community Health Center
Clinic
Upstate University Hospital
Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
Clinic
Upstate Rehabilitation at IHP
Clinic
Upstate University Hospital Emergency Room
Hospital
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Institute For Human Performance
Clinic
Madison-Irving Medical Center
Clinic
Specialized Dentistry
Dentist
CNY Diagnostic Imaging
Doctor
Hill Medical Center
Clinic
Dermatology Consultants LLC
Doctor
Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
Hospital
Dr. William A. Harris Health Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Elmwood (A+)

2. Outer Comstock (A+)

3. Skunk City (A+)

4. Strathmore (A+)

5. Skytop-South Campus (A+)

housing N/A

Downtown home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than New York
Home Price
n/a
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A
Home Affordability
N/A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Lakefront (A+)

2. Near Northeast (A+)

3. Meadowbrook (A+)

4. Near Eastside (A+)

5. Outer Comstock (A+)

schools A-

The Downtown graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than New York
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
84% C-
Elementary Schools (0) D-
Hutchings Child & Youth Services
Seymour Dual Language Academy
Cathedral Academy At Pompei
Westside Academy At Blodgett
Syracuse Stem At Blodgett
Dr King Elementary School
Steam At Dr King Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Dr Weeks Elementary School
Frazer K-8 School
Fowler High School
Delaware Primary School
Delaware Academy
All Saints Elementary Of Tipperary Hill
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Most Holy Rosary School
Bellevue Elementary School
Lincoln Middle School
Grant Middle School
Edward Smith K-8 School
Porter Elementary School
Salem Hyde Elementary School
Syracuse Latin School
Hughes Elementary School
Webster Elementary School
High Schools (1) A+
Onondaga Cnty Sheriff'S Dept
Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central
Hutchings Child & Youth Services
Public Service Leadership Academy At Fowler
Syracuse Academy Of Science Charter School
Henninger High School
Lincoln Middle School
Parkview Jr Academy
Ontech Charter High School
Corcoran High School
Nottingham High School
Westhill High School
Bishop Ludden Junior Senior High School
Faith Heritage School
Solvay High School
Living Word Academy
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Downtown (A-)

2. Meadowbrook (B)

3. Skytop-South Campus (B)

4. Lincoln Park (B)

5. Outer Comstock (B-)

ratings A+

Downtown has an overall rating of 86% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Sedgewick (A+)

2. Meadowbrook (A+)

3. Lakefront (A+)

4. Westside (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      M. Lemp Park
      Salina Plaza
      Hanover Square
      Firefighter's Memorial Park
      Clinton Square
      Armory Square Park
      Robert R. Haggart Memorial Park
      Billings Park

      Entertainment

      Onondaga Historical Association Museum & Research Center
      Landmark Theatre
      Redhouse Arts Center
      John H. Mulroy Civic Center Theaters
      Erie Canal Museum
      Jazz Central
      Most* (Museum of Science and Technology)
      Bristol Omnitheatre

      Food & Drink

      Sahm Brewing Company
      Gannon's Isle
      Orbis Lounge
      Wolff's Biergarten
      Hanover Deli & Grocery Corp
      The Evergreen
      Syracuse Suds Factory
      Downtown Deli

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 7.2% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      41%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      21% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      43%

      37% higher than the US average

      C+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 102/100 - which is 12% lower than New York.
      Downtown
      102

      2% more expensive than average

      Syracuse
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 2,176, which are 1% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      2,176 per 100k people

      6% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 46

      6% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $27,123 which is 55% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $27,12351% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $28,8563% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Richard H. Hutchings Psychiatric Center
      Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Upstate University Hospital
      Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital
      Upstate University Hospital Emergency Room
      Saint Josephs Hospital Health Center
      Crouse Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kinney Drugs
      Tops Pharmacy
      Price Chopper Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Kinney Drugs
      Etain
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid #10766

      Doctors

      Syracuse University Health Services Center
      Psychological Healthcare Center
      CNY Diagnostic Imaging
      Crouse PromptCare
      Syracuse Pediatrics
      Dermatology Consultants LLC
      University Chiropractic & Natural Healing
      Syracuse ENT Surgeons

      Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are n/a - which is 100% lower than New York
      Median home value
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      n/a100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      1%

      98% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 84% - which is 2% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 86% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      1 total surveys

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