Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Syracuse

Affordability in Syracuse, NY

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Syracuse is $1,039 and the median household income is $47,819 annually. With 58% of residents renting their homes, affordable housing options play a significant role in the local market.

Lease Lantern tracks 24 HUD-assisted properties with 2,145 total units across Syracuse, giving renters a range of income-based options to explore.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Syracuse Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 765 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Syracuse

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Syracuse rates 82 (Very Walkable), 53 (Good Transit), and a Bike Score of 57 on a 0-100 scale. These scores reflect conditions near the affordable housing properties listed on this page, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 46 public schools across 12 districts serve Syracuse, including 25 elementary, 9 middle, 11 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Syracuse, NY

The median household income in Syracuse is $47,819 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $1,039, per the same source.

Income-restricted housing in Syracuse -- including HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties -- can offer significant savings for renters who qualify, as rents are typically capped at a percentage of the area median income rather than set by the open market.

• Median household income: $47,819/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,039/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 58% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 2,145 across 24 properties

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 24 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood risk in Syracuse, only 1 falls in a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure across this portfolio is low overall.