The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13071 sells for about $275,450, or $193 per square foot.
Prices are up +12.5% 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 $1,261 a month.
ZIP 13071 — Genoa
The Syracuse housing market shows resilience with strong year-over-year price appreciation and a competitive sales environment. While inventory remains tight, the market is supported by steady demand and a relatively affordable entry point compared to national averages. Buyers are navigating a seller-leaning market with low supply and quick turnover times.
This area is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and investors seeking higher gross yields, as well as local commuters who prioritize affordability over proximity to urban centers.
Median prices moved up 12.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 2.9 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 1.7% · poverty 6.7% — a stable, low-distress 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 8.1%/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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 13071, 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 Syracuse area remain a point of concern, with localized variations in safety; regional comparisons often highlight higher-than-average property crime rates compared to suburban counterparts.
Public schools in the Syracuse area are served by the Syracuse City School District, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation.
The region is subject to heavy winter snowfall and potential flood risks in low-lying areas near water bodies, necessitating standard flood and hazard insurance diligence.
Economic momentum is driven by healthcare, education, and recent investments in regional infrastructure, though long-term growth remains moderate.
Property taxes in this jurisdiction are among the highest in the nation due to local school district and municipal levies, with limited exemptions available for primary residents.
Commute times are generally manageable, with most residents relying on personal vehicles to access the Syracuse employment core via major highway corridors.
The area offers access to local parks, community centers, and proximity to the Finger Lakes region for outdoor recreation, alongside standard suburban retail shopping.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and rising rents, with a mix of long-term residential tenants and a smaller presence of short-term rentals.
The economy is anchored by major institutions including Syracuse University, Upstate Medical University, and a growing logistics and manufacturing sector.
The area is served by a network of highways including I-81 and I-90, with public transit provided by Centro bus services.
Development is focused on urban infill and infrastructure modernization, particularly around the I-81 corridor.
The Onondaga County assessment regime utilizes annual market value adjustments to determine property tax liabilities.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, county, and municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including significant winter storm exposure.
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.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Ithaca Children's Garden4.716 mi
- Shipwreck Amusements4.517.7 mi
- Ithaca Farmers Market4.715.7 mi
- Robert Purcell Community Center4.415.6 mi
- Finger Lakes Cider House4.79.5 mi
- State Theatre of Ithaca4.716.6 mi
- Fingerlakes Mall3.517.9 mi
- Taughannock Falls State Park4.89.6 mi
- Thirsty Owl Wine Company4.410.4 mi
- Cayuga Nature Center4.311.1 mi
- Buttonwood Grove Winery4.812.4 mi
- Sheldrake Point Winery4.58.4 mi
- Stewart Park4.715 mi
- Sampson State Park4.618.8 mi
- Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art4.715.9 mi
- Sciencenter4.715.8 mi
- Cayuga Nature Center4.311.1 mi
- Taughannock Falls State Park4.89.6 mi
- Fillmore Glen State Park4.67.5 mi
- Cayuga Nature Center4.311.1 mi
- Taughannock Falls Gorge Trailhead4.99.7 mi
- Myers Park4.89.7 mi
- Wolffy's Grill and Marina4.417.7 mi
- Seneca Lake Resorts4.519.3 mi
- Lansing Harbor4.49.9 mi
- Hibiscus Harbor4.615 mi
- FLX Marine4.613.8 mi
- Trumansburg Golf Course4.511.8 mi
- Ithaca Tompkins International Airport4.213.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional park offering trails and waterfront access.
Large-scale shopping and entertainment complex serving the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.