What are the best neighborhoods in Syracuse, NY?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Sedgwick, Lakefront, Eastwood, South Valley, Far West-Side. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Syracuse, NY
Eligible neighborhoods: 24
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | Onondaga County | #1 of 24 | 73.6 | 94.7 |
| Lakefront | Onondaga County | #2 of 24 | 62.6 | 78.5 |
| Eastwood | Onondaga County | #3 of 24 | 62.4 | 78.3 |
| South Valley | Onondaga County | #4 of 24 | 62.4 | 78.2 |
| Far West-Side | Onondaga County | #5 of 24 | 61.6 | 76.7 |
| Strathmore | Onondaga County | #6 of 24 | 60.1 | 73.2 |
| Meadowbrook | Onondaga County | #7 of 24 | 59.8 | 72.5 |
| Salt Springs | Onondaga County | #8 of 24 | 56.3 | 64.6 |
| University | Onondaga County | #9 of 24 | 53.8 | 58.6 |
| Lincoln Park | Onondaga County | #10 of 24 | 52.4 | 54.9 |
| Northside | Onondaga County | #11 of 24 | 51.5 | 52.5 |
| Elmwood | Onondaga County | #12 of 24 | 49.9 | 48.8 |
| Outer Comstock | Onondaga County | #13 of 24 | 49.4 | 47.6 |
| Downtown | Onondaga County | #14 of 24 | 45.8 | 39.1 |
| North Valley | Onondaga County | #15 of 24 | 39.8 | 26.1 |
| Brighton | Onondaga County | #16 of 24 | 39.8 | 25.9 |
| Washington Square | Onondaga County | #17 of 24 | 39.1 | 24.6 |
| Skunk City | Onondaga County | #18 of 24 | 37.5 | 21.6 |
| Wescott | Onondaga County | #19 of 24 | 35.6 | 18.3 |
| Near Eastside | Onondaga County | #20 of 24 | 35.1 | 17.4 |
| Westside | Onondaga County | #21 of 24 | 35.0 | 17.1 |
| Southwest | Onondaga County | #22 of 24 | 34.1 | 15.8 |
| Near Westside | Onondaga County | #23 of 24 | 33.3 | 14.5 |
| Near Northeast | Onondaga County | #24 of 24 | 31.9 | 12.2 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Syracuse, NY
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Syracuse, NY?
Sedgwick is currently #1 of 24 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 73.6.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Syracuse, NY?
24 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Syracuse, NY.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Syracuse, NY?
Sedgwick has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 72.1.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Syracuse, NY?
Brighton has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 10.1%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Syracuse, NY?
Sedgwick currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 61.0.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Syracuse, NY?
Sedgwick has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $120,482.
How are neighborhood rankings in Syracuse, NY calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Syracuse, New York
#1
Sedgwick
Syracuse, New York
#2
Lakefront
Syracuse, New York
#3
Eastwood
Syracuse, New York
#4
South Valley
Syracuse, New York
#5
Far West-Side
Syracuse, New York
#6
Strathmore
Syracuse, New York
#7
Meadowbrook
Syracuse, New York
#8
Salt Springs
Syracuse, New York
#9
University
Syracuse, New York
#10
Lincoln Park
Syracuse, New York
#11
Northside
Syracuse, New York
#12
Elmwood
Syracuse, New York
#13
Outer Comstock
Syracuse, New York
#14
Downtown
Syracuse, New York
#15
North Valley
Syracuse, New York
#16
Brighton
Syracuse, New York
#17
Washington Square
Syracuse, New York
#18
Skunk City
Syracuse, New York
#19
Wescott
Syracuse, New York
#20
Near Eastside
Syracuse, New York
#21
Westside
Syracuse, New York
#22
Southwest
Syracuse, New York
#23
Near Westside
Syracuse, New York
#24
Near Northeast
Syracuse, New York