The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13204 sells for about $180,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +35.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,083 a month.
ZIP 13204 — Syracuse
The 13204 housing market is showing signs of increased activity with a significant year-over-year price appreciation, though it remains highly competitive. Driven by low entry prices and urban revitalization, the market is attracting investors and first-time buyers despite broader economic headwinds.
This ZIP is well-suited for investors and budget-conscious renters or first-time buyers looking for urban proximity and lower entry price points compared to the surrounding suburbs.
Median prices moved up 35.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 6.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.1% · poverty 32.6% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 13204, 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.
Crime rates in the Near Westside area of Syracuse remain a significant concern, with reported incidents generally higher than the regional average for Onondaga County.
Public schools serving the 13204 area are part of the Syracuse City School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation compared to suburban districts.
The area is primarily urban with standard flood and wind risks associated with the Central New York climate; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and aging housing stock.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Syracuse revitalization efforts, including the downtown core and proximity to major regional employers like Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University.
Property taxes in this jurisdiction are levied by the city, county, and school district, with an effective rate of approximately 2.0% based on local assessment rolls.
Residents benefit from proximity to downtown Syracuse, with most commutes to the employment core taking under 20 minutes via local surface streets or I-690.
The area features access to local parks and is within a short drive of Onondaga Lake Park and the recreational amenities of the Syracuse metropolitan area.
The rental market is characterized by a high renter share of approximately 71%, with steady demand driven by the area's affordability and proximity to urban employment centers.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and government sectors, with major employers including Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University.
The area is served by the Centro bus system and provides easy access to I-690 and I-81, facilitating regional transit.
Ongoing urban renewal projects focus on the rehabilitation of historic housing stock and mixed-use development in the Near Westside.
The Onondaga County assessment regime utilizes annual market value adjustments to determine property tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to Syracuse City School District taxes and municipal service levies.
Property insurance market is stable but sensitive to regional weather-related claims and the age of residential structures.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market reports.
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 Park4.49.7 mi
- Funcity Adventure Park4.11.3 mi
- Central Rock Gym - Syracuse4.91.4 mi
- Get Air Trampoline Park4.47.4 mi
- Abbott Farms3.98.1 mi
- New York State Fairgrounds4.52.5 mi
- JMA Wireless Dome4.42.6 mi
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que4.61.5 mi
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo4.50.6 mi
- Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview4.23.2 mi
- Green Lakes State Park4.810.8 mi
- Beak & Skiff Apple Hill Campus / 1911 Tasting Room4.410.4 mi
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo4.50.6 mi
- Marcus Syracuse Cinema4.24.4 mi
- Onondaga Lake Park4.73.4 mi
- Museum of Science & Technology4.61.5 mi
- Everson Museum of Art4.51.9 mi
- Erie Canal Museum4.71.8 mi
- All Things Oz Museum4.916 mi
- Salt Museum4.33.5 mi
- Green Lakes State Park4.810.8 mi
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo4.50.6 mi
- Onondaga Lake Park4.73.4 mi
- Lights on the Lake4.53.5 mi
- Clark Reservation State Park4.86 mi
- Timber Banks4.49 mi
- Wegman's Good Dog Park4.46.1 mi
- Lake Shore Yacht & Country Club4.412.4 mi
- A&P Marina4.812.6 mi
- Brewerton Boat Yard, LLC4.613.1 mi
- Drumlins4.44.5 mi
- Timber Banks4.49 mi
- Green Lakes Golf Course4.511 mi
- Bellevue Country Club Inc4.61.7 mi
- The Links at Erie Village4.58.5 mi
- Destiny USA4.41.4 mi
- Tim's Pumpkin Patch4.312.6 mi
- Salt City Market4.71.6 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.36 mi
- CNY Regional Market4.61.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local green spaces serving the neighborhood.
Major regional hub for entertainment and dining within 3 miles.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.