The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13203 sells for about $220,000, or $193 per square foot.
Prices are up +47.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $984 a month.
ZIP 13203 — Syracuse
The 13203 housing market is highly competitive, characterized by low inventory and strong price appreciation. While the median listing price for the broader Syracuse market has seen slight fluctuations, this specific ZIP shows significant year-over-year growth, driven by its urban location and demand for affordable housing.
This ZIP is well-suited for investors and renters due to the high rental density, as well as budget-conscious buyers looking for proximity to downtown Syracuse and medical facilities.
Median prices moved up 47.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
6% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 103.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.8% · poverty 27.4% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 13203, Onondaga County NY
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Syracuse City School District, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and resource allocation typical of urban districts in the region.
The area is subject to significant annual snowfall and winter weather risks, with standard property insurance coverage generally available but sensitive to regional climate trends.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to downtown Syracuse, major medical centers, and ongoing urban revitalization efforts in the Near Northeast neighborhood.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level with an effective rate of approximately 2.1%, reflecting local municipal and school district levies.
Residents benefit from close proximity to downtown Syracuse, with most employment centers accessible within a short drive or via local transit corridors.
The area features access to local parks and is within a short distance of downtown shopping, dining, and cultural amenities in Syracuse.
The rental market is characterized by a high renter share of 64%, with steady demand driven by the large population of single adults and proximity to urban employment.
The economy is anchored by the healthcare, education, and government sectors, with significant employment provided by the nearby medical centers and downtown Syracuse.
The area is served by local bus transit and is well-connected to major highway corridors serving the Syracuse metropolitan area.
Ongoing urban infill and renovation projects are common in the Near Northeast area, focusing on residential and mixed-use conversions.
Onondaga County utilizes a centralized assessment system to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Syracuse City School District taxes and municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional winter weather risks and the age of the housing stock.
New York is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
New York requires sellers to provide a property condition disclosure statement or pay a credit to the buyer at closing.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates for ZCTA 13203.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.49.8 mi
- Funcity Adventure Park4.13.5 mi
- Central Rock Gym - Syracuse4.91.2 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.45.9 mi
- Abbott Farms3.99.4 mi
- New York State Fairgrounds4.54.5 mi
- JMA Wireless Dome4.41.8 mi
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que4.61.2 mi
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo4.52.7 mi
- Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview4.24.8 mi
- Green Lakes State Park4.88.3 mi
- Beak & Skiff Apple Hill Campus / 1911 Tasting Room4.411.8 mi
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo4.52.7 mi
- YBR Casino & Sports Book411.9 mi
- Marcus Syracuse Cinema4.26.9 mi
- Museum of Science & Technology4.61.5 mi
- Everson Museum of Art4.51.3 mi
- Erie Canal Museum4.71.1 mi
- International Boxing Hall of Fame4.719.5 mi
- All Things Oz Museum4.913.6 mi
- Green Lakes State Park4.88.3 mi
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo4.52.7 mi
- Onondaga Lake Park4.74.3 mi
- Lights on the Lake4.54.3 mi
- Clark Reservation State Park4.85.1 mi
- Timber Banks4.49.8 mi
- Wegman's Good Dog Park4.47.3 mi
- Lake Shore Yacht & Country Club4.410.6 mi
- A&P Marina4.810.4 mi
- Brewerton Boat Yard, LLC4.612.2 mi
- Drumlins4.43.2 mi
- Timber Banks4.49.8 mi
- Green Lakes Golf Course4.58.6 mi
- Bellevue Country Club Inc4.63.7 mi
- The Links at Erie Village4.56 mi
- Destiny USA4.42 mi
- Salt City Market4.71.5 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.33.7 mi
- CNY Regional Market4.61.9 mi
- Chuck Hafner's Farmers Market and Garden Center4.64.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Historic residential area with proximity to downtown.
Major regional employer and anchor institution.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.