The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 13093 sells for about $199,900, or $146 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.66% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,625 a month.
ZIP 13093 — Town of Lycoming
The Syracuse housing market is showing strong price appreciation and rapid turnover, driven by limited inventory and steady demand. While affordability remains a challenge for some, the city's ongoing infrastructure and economic development projects are bolstering market confidence.
This area is well-suited for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers, university-affiliated renters, and investors looking for high-yield opportunities. It is less ideal for those seeking low property taxes or top-tier public school districts.
Median prices moved up 17.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 2.3 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 5.5% · poverty 22.0% — 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 6.3%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 13093, Onondaga County NY
Crime rates in the Syracuse area remain a significant concern, with property and violent crime indices consistently ranking higher than the national average. Local authorities continue to focus on community-based policing initiatives to address these ongoing safety challenges.
The Syracuse City School District serves the area, with school quality varying significantly across different neighborhoods. Many families seek out magnet programs or private school alternatives to supplement the public education offerings.
The region faces moderate risks from winter weather events, including heavy snowfall and ice, which can impact infrastructure and property maintenance. Flood risks are generally localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is driven by the revitalization of downtown Syracuse and the expansion of the regional healthcare and education sectors. Major infrastructure projects, including the I-81 viaduct replacement, are central to the city's long-term development strategy.
Property taxes in Syracuse are among the highest in the nation due to the reliance on local levies to fund municipal services and schools. The assessment regime is managed by the city, with exemptions available for seniors, veterans, and primary residents.
Commuting within the area is primarily car-dependent, though the city offers a central bus transit system. Most residents have a relatively short commute to the downtown employment core.
The area features numerous public parks, including Onondaga Park, and is within reach of the Finger Lakes region for outdoor activities. Shopping and dining are concentrated in the downtown district and nearby suburban malls.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and low vacancy rates, particularly for well-maintained units near the university and downtown. Investors remain active, though short-term rental regulations are becoming more stringent.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, higher education, and government services. Major employers include SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University.
The area is served by a network of highways and a public bus system, with ongoing efforts to improve transit connectivity.
Development is focused on urban infill and the conversion of older industrial spaces into mixed-use residential and commercial properties.
The Onondaga County assessment regime relies on periodic revaluations to maintain tax equity across the county.
Parcels are subject to city, county, and school district taxes, with additional special district levies for water and sewer services.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional weather risks, particularly related to winter storm damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 13093.
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.
- Sterling Renaissance Festival4.416.4 mi
- Splash Indoor Waterpark Resort4.36.8 mi
- Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park4.713.2 mi
- Thunder Island Event Center4.115.5 mi
- Sterling Renaissance Festival4.416.4 mi
- Oswego Speedway4.65.6 mi
- Frightmare Farms Haunted Scream Park4.713.2 mi
- Fulton Speedway4.615.1 mi
- Demon Acres Scream Park4.517.5 mi
- Fort Ontario State Historic Site4.76.5 mi
- Selkirk Shores State Park4.59.8 mi
- Breitbeck Park4.77.4 mi
- Midway Drive-In Theatre4.88.8 mi
- Children's Museum of Oswego (CMOO)4.86.9 mi
- Fort Ontario State Historic Site4.76.5 mi
- Children's Museum of Oswego (CMOO)4.86.9 mi
- H. Lee White Maritime Museum4.76.9 mi
- Selkirk Shores State Park4.59.8 mi
- Breitbeck Park4.77.4 mi
- Mexico Point State Park4.66.8 mi
- Battle Island State Park Golf Course4.49.8 mi
- Town of Mexico Community Park4.69.1 mi
- Wright's Landing Marina4.77.1 mi
- Shady Shores Campground4.419.8 mi
- Fair Point Marina4.619.6 mi
- Battle Island State Park Golf Course4.49.8 mi
- Stone Creek Golf Club Oswego NY4.612.4 mi
- Ontario Orchards4.711.4 mi
- Price Chopper4.212.2 mi
- Price Chopper4.25.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.35.6 mi
- Oswego Plaza4.25.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large historic park featuring a lake and recreational facilities.
A cultural landmark detailing the history of the canal.
A major regional shopping and entertainment destination.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.