There are 20 independent living communities serving Syracuse, New York. This includes 11 communities in Syracuse and 9 nearby. Independent living costs in New York range from around $22 up to $191 per day, with an average expense running around $68. The per month cost averages about $2,026 and ranges between $669 and $5,727. Yearly, the mean cost is about $24,312, which is above the US average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Syracuse generally ranges from $688 per month up to $2,290 per month. The average cost is $1,774 per month, or about $21,285 yearly.
Located within Onondaga County, Syracuse is a mid size city in New York. With 517,214 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area and 229,807 residing in the city, it is the 7th largest city in the state. The 55+ community currently composes approximately 24% of the total population.
Syracuse has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000 and an average household income is $41,000 (the New York state average is $62,000). The current unemployment rate is about 9.03% and the mean housing price is $85,500, which is much less than the state average of $328,500.
Syracuse has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives average levels of precipitation each year. Syracuse has above average air quality and a very high rate of crime in comparison to similarly-sized cities.